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How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon

During his campaign for re-election, Donald Trump vowed to purge the military of so-called "woke" generals. Now that he is president-elect, the question in the halls of the Pentagon is whether he would go much further.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Pentagon officials anxious Trump may fire the military’s top general

The president-elect has railed against “woke” generals and others who have pushed for diversity initiatives in the ranks.

CNN on MSN · 1d

These are the scenarios the Pentagon is gaming out once President Trump takes office

CNN’s Natasha Bertrand reports on informal discussions at the Pentagon about how the Department of Defense would respond if Donald Trump issues orders to deploy active-duty troops domestically and fire large swaths of apolitical staffers.

Ukraine, Pentagon

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

The Pentagon is letting a small number of U.S. defense contractors fix weapons in Ukraine

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is easing restrictions to allow a small number of private American defense contactors to work inside Ukraine, helping repair and maintain equipment.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

U.S. will send contractors to Ukraine to help fix its weapons

U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air-defense systems are among the equipment in Ukraine requiring defense contractor support, the Pentagon said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Pentagon lifts ban on US contractors repairing weapons in Ukraine

The Pentagon will allow contactors to repair military equipment inside Ukraine for the first time, putting what a Defense official termed "a small number" of personnel inside the country at war with Russia.

9/11, Pentagon and plea deals

NBC News on MSN · 17h

Pentagon to challenge military court's ruling on 9/11 plea deals

In July, prosecutors announced they had entered into pretrial plea agreements that would allow the alleged co-conspirators to plead guilty to lesser charges and avoid the death penalty.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

9/11 plea deals can proceed despite Pentagon intervention, judge says

A judge’s decision to allow plea deals in three 9/11 cases sets up confrontation with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who opposes the Guantanamo court ruling.

CNN · 11h

US plans to appeal judge’s ruling allowing plea deals with alleged 9/11 conspirators

The US government plans to appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea deals with the alleged 9/11 conspirators at Guantanamo Bay — which were revoked by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin — are valid, a defense official said Saturday.

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The claim: The Pentagon ‘failed’ to send absentee ballots to active military members

States distribute absentee ballots to residents, including military members, they aren't sent by the Pentagon.

PCMag on MSN5d

Pentagon's Huge Satellite Spending Boost Could Mean Funding Windfall for Starlink

The US Department of Defense has opened the door for the US military to spend over $12 billion more on commercial satellite services, including SpaceX’s Starlink, up from $900 million. A year ago, ...

No, the Pentagon didn’t fail to send absentee ballots to service members

States are responsible for sending absentee ballots to military service members – not the Pentagon, as viral posts claim.

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The Pentagon Spends Over $3 Billion on Payroll Alone in This Southern State

Wall St. Insights With nearly 2.6 million people on payroll, the Department of Defense is one of the largest employers in the ...

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Iran warns of 'crushing response' following Israeli airstrikes as Pentagon announces plans to bolster US presence in the Middle East

The Pentagon has announced plans to deploy additional ballistic missile defense destroyers and B-52 bombers to the Middle ...

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Fact Check: States responsible for sending ballots to military voters, not Pentagon

State election offices are responsible for sending absentee ballots to active military service members who wish to vote, not the Pentagon, as claimed in posts suggesting the U.S. Department of ...

Pentagon Chief Presses Military to Carry Out a Smooth Transition and Obey All Lawful Orders

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump ...

The Washington Post on MSN2d

AI companies get comfortable offering their technology to the military

Artificial intelligence companies that have previously been reticent to allow military use of their technology are shifting ...

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