Hegseth bars US forces from using undisclosed information to bet on Polymarket, KalshiDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth barred all Pentagon staff from using undisclosed information to place wagers on forthcoming U.S. military action using betting platforms and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. “Make no mistake why this matters. Our enemies watch movements in these markets," Hegseth said in a memo, first obtained by CBS News.…The Hill2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentpentagon betting ban
Exclusive - TX GOP Candidate Eric Flores: I Saw the Border Crisis Firsthand in Texas as a SoldierEric Flores, a Republican vying to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) in Texas's 34th Congressional District, said he witnessed the realities of the border crisis firsthand in Texas during his time as a solider on Operation Guardian Support during President Donald Trump's first term.Breitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritytx 34th congressional district election
US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demandThe move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.Defense News2d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyhowitzer production boost
Hegseth bans use of nonpublic info for bets on U.S. military opsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ban applies to classified and unclassified information and includes prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi.CBS News2d agoWhole story →Securitymilitary ops betting ban
Leaked images expose severe damage Pentagon kept quiet: 'Much worse than people realize'Leaked photos and firsthand accounts from U.S. bases across the Middle East reveal an Iran war far uglier than Americans have been shown, from burning planes to troops digging their own foxholes, according to a new report. MeidasTouch , working with VALOR Media Network, published dozens of photos and videos Thursday showing damage at U.S. installations…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →Securityiran war damage revelations
Crowd erupts as Obama rips Pete Hegseth’s 'manly' charade: 'You know he’s working his hairWhile rallying in Cleveland, Ohio, former President Barack Obama sparked an uproar of laughter Saturday after taking several digs at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, particularly over what he characterized as the defense secretary’s faux “manly, warrior” persona. Obama highlighted the soaring prices Americans have endured over the past several months in…Raw Story9h agoWhole story →Security
Obama Tears Into Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War: ‘Not Serious People’Obama blasted Trump over the Iran war and mocked Hegseth’s focus on testosterone levels in the military.Newsweek9h agoWhole story →Security
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreementUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC8h agoWhole story →Security
Salvadoran troops land in Haiti aboard Pentagon plane amid crisis over ambushed soldiers - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTFour planeloads of soldiers from El Salvador landed in Haiti on Friday, days after the Central American nation’s president angrily threatened Haitian gangs that ambushed a group of Salvadoran soldiers over the past weekend who remain missing. The four flights carrying 350 Salvadoran military landed a day after El Salvador sent 100 special forces troops…Spokane Spokesman-Review7h agoWhole story →Security
Elon Musk admits closing Starlink ‘loophole’ in rant against ‘warmongers’: 'Burn in hell'Elon Musk acknowledged that SpaceX changed how Ukraine's military can use Starlink and followed it with a stark warning about the war. In a lengthy post on X Saturday, the billionaire accused Ukrainian forces of violating Starlink's terms of service by using the satellite internet system "for offensive drone strikes to kill people" before announcing,…Raw Story7h agoWhole story →SecurityTechnology
Reports of National Guard troops near DC ballot drop boxes raise legal, voter intimidation questionsNational Guard troops have been spotted standing near ballot drop boxes around the District, potentially in violation of federal election laws, a Howard University law professor said.WTOP10d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityvoter intimidation allegations
Texas early voting dates, polling locations, ballotPolling places open next week across all 254 counties in Texas for a U.S. Senate race the nation is watching. Here's what to knowAmarillo Globe-News13d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas early voting
4,000 additional ballots in Washington rejected due to late postmark even as more voters use ballot drop boxesOLYMPIA – Spokane County bucked a statewide trend as one of 10 counties that saw a drop in the number of ballots rejected in the August primary due to a late postmark, according to a study published by Sen. Maria Cantwell.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMaria Cantwellwashington primary ballot rejections
Rights Group Says Polling Places Should Be 'No ICE' Zones During Midterm ElectionsHuman Rights Watch on Tuesday called for the establishment of “No ICE” zones around polling places, early voting locations, and ballot drop boxes ahead of next month's midterm elections, warning that the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could deter eligible Americans from exercising their right to vote. “ICE officers’…Common Dreams4d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmidterm elections
With mail-in voting under threat, election officials say Washington voters should use drop boxes or mail ballots a week before Election DayEven if the high court doesn't strike down a Mississippi law and others like it that allow late-arriving ballots to be counted, Sen. Maria Cantwell warned Tuesday that Washington voters could see their ballots rejected this fall because of a U.S. Postal Service policy change that took effect in December. Under the new rule, mail is postmarked when it…Spokane Spokesman-Review4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMaria Cantwellelection day voting rules
Missouri voters weigh new limits on state lawmakersAmendment 6 would require an 80% vote of the legislature for lawmakers to change laws passed by Missouri voters at the ballot.Springfield News-Leader10d agoWhole story →Governmentmissouri amendment 6 vote
Wisconsin election officials issue guidance on federal law enforcement at polling placesThe Wisconsin Elections Commission issued new guidance to the state’s more than 1,800 local clerks on how to respond if federal law enforcement shows up at polling places during the November election.WEAU8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentwisconsin election guidance
Ohio’s next governor could reshape the state’s voting and election rules; Here’s where the candidates standOhio's next governor will have a say in how, when and what rules apply for voting. Here’s what Amy Acton, Don Kissick and Vivek Ramaswamy are saying – and not saying – about early voting, ballot drop boxes and election security.cleveland.com23d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentohio governor election
