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A group of 42 Democratic lawmakers wants the Pentagon’s watchdog to look into billionaire Elon Musk’s role in the contracting process for the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield, a project pushed by President Trump meant to protect the U.S. homeland from incoming missiles. In a letter sent to the Defense Department inspector general on Thursday, the House and Senate lawmakers asked for a review …
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National security adviser Mike Waltz is out, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio replacing him on an interim basis. President Trump announced Thursday afternoon that Waltz, a former House GOP lawmaker, would instead be his next nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “From his time in …
On Tap Monday
Atlantic Council will discuss “Russia’s war in Ukraine: Where are negotiations today?” at 9 a.m. The Cato Institute will have a conversation on “A Fork in the Road: The Stark Choices on U.S.-Iran Policy,” at 11 a.m. The Air and Space Forces Association will hold a talk on Space superiority and building a warrior culture at 3 p.m.Greene furious over Ukraine minerals deal, Iran talks: ‘The base is not happy’
The White House on Friday called for significant cuts to nondefense programs as part of President Trump’s fiscal 2026 budget request, while proposing … Read more
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