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Pentagon announces first positive coronavirus case
A U.S. Marine has become the first person stationed at the Pentagon to test positive for coronavirus.
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Palantir Makes Pitch to Investors Ahead of Direct Listing
Sep.09 -- Palantir Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Alex Karptold told investors that the company is holding fast to its strategy of helping government agencies like the U.S. Defense Department digest and analyze data -- even...
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Pentagon Deputy Inspector General General Glenn Fine Resigns
Last month, President Trump replaced Glenn Fine as acting Pentagon watchdog, barring him from chairing a pandemic-related committee.
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President-Elect Biden Expected to Pick First Woman to Run the Pentagon
U.S. officials and political insiders say Pentagon veteran Michele Flournoy is the top choice for the position.
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Biden DOD Nominee Could Break Barriers, But Confirmation Faces Hurdles
Since he retired less than seven years ago, Gen. Lloyd Austin will need the House and Senate's signoffs to even begin the confirmation process.
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Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup
The impecahment trial of Donald Trump enters its second day, and President Biden makes his first visit to the Pentagon since taking office.
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U.S. Troops Among Those Killed by Blasts Outside Kabul Airport
Aug.26 -- Two explosions outside Kabul’s international airport caused at least 13 deaths, including some American troops, and wounded dozens of others less than a week before U.S. forces are due to depart. Annmarie Hordern reports.
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President Biden Commits To Get Americans And Allies Out Of Afghanistan
President Biden committed to evacuating Americans and allies as chaos engulfed Afghanistan this week amid a Taliban takeover of the country.
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Biden, Xi to Talk Monday to Ease Tensions
Presidents Biden and Xi will meet later today in what's being dubbed a virtual summit designed to prevent misunderstandings between China and the United States at a time of strained relations. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on...
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U.S. Sending Ukraine Advanced Weapons Systems
HIMARS are capable of striking targets 48 miles away, with rockets holding the explosive equivalent of 500-pound bombs.
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U.S. Poised To Approve Patriot Missile Battery For Ukraine
The Patriot would be the most advanced surface-to-air missile system the West has provided to Ukraine.
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9/11 Memorials Stretch Across The U.S. To Honor And Educate
As we inch closer to the 9/11 anniversary, memorials will become a gathering place – for people to mourn and for younger generations to learn.
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New Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed a possible infusion of more U.S. troops into Iraq with American commanders, but said no decisions have been made.
HEADLINE: Gates Visits Iraq to Discuss More Troops
CAPTION: New Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed a possible infusion of more U.S. troops into Iraq with American commanders, but said no decisions have been made. (Dec....
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As the Pentagon launches a year-long study on how the "don''t ask, don''t tell" policy can be repealed without a major upheaval, that idea isn''t sitting well with one Republican senator. AP''s Sagar Meghani reports.
HEADLINE: Pentagon to look at how to end ''don''t ask, don''t tell''
CAPTION: As the Pentagon launches a year-long study on how the "don''t ask, don''t tell" policy can be repealed without a major upheaval, that idea isn''t...
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CIA Director Leon Panetta faces many challenges if he's confirmed as the Pentagon's next chief, including issues in the war zones and Libya, and cutting the Defense Department's budget.
HEADLINE: Challenges await Panetta at Pentagon
CAPTION: CIA Director Leon Panetta faces many challenges if he's confirmed as the Pentagon's next chief, including issues in the war zones and Libya, and cutting the Defense Department's...
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President Barack Obama on Friday nominated the Pentagon's former top lawyer to run the Department of Homeland Security. (Oct. 18)
President Barack Obama on Friday nominated the Pentagon's former top lawyer to run the Department of Homeland Security.
Jeh C. Johnson, whose first name is pronounced "Jay," would replace Janet Napolitano, who left the post last month to...
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U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said Monday that she is learning toward denying a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops.
HEADLINE: Judge likely to deny gov't on gay troops order
CAPTION: U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said Monday that she is learning toward denying a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban...
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It Wont Be Another War in Middle East: General Clark
Sept. 16 -- Retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark discusses the battle against the Islamic State on Street Smart. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Inside the Islamic States Black-Market Oil Trade
Sept. 24 -- Foundation for Defense of Democracies Vice President of Research Jonathan Schanzer discusses the oil money that is funding the Islamic Sate. He speaks on In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg)
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USA: REACTION TO CLOSURE OF SERBIAN RADIO STATION
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America has thrown its support behind the Serbian radio station which was shut down by Serbian authorities.
Radio B-92 was knocked off the air on Tuesday by authorities determined to halt reporting on a wave of daily street...
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The Pentagon says insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan used off-the-shelf software to hack into video feeds from U.S. military spy drones. The military says it knew about the vulnerabilities for a decade
HEADLINE: Insurgents hack into U.S. spy drone videos
CAPTION: The Pentagon says insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan used off-the-shelf software to hack into video feeds from U.S. military spy drones. The military says it knew about the...
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President Barack Obama met with top Pentagon officials for the first time since taking office. The president warned that the U.S. must make tough choices on Iraq and Afghanistan.
HEADLINE: Obama: Tough decisions on Iraq, Afghanistan loom
CAPTION: President Barack Obama met with top Pentagon officials for the first time since taking office. The president warned that the U.S. must make tough choices on Iraq and...