Pete Hegseth Floats Perpetual Winner Of Nobel Peace Prize. And It’s Not Trump.The former Fox News personality-turned-defense secretary has been banging this particular drum for years.HuffPost5d agoWhole story →Security
China Says Advanced Nuclear Sub Was Used to Test-Fire ICBMChina said it used its most advanced nuclear submarines to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific earlier this year, underscoring Beijing’s progress in the key defense technology.Bloomberg5d agoWhole story →Securitychina missile test
Albertans Vote on Path to Independence as Carney Fights to Keep Canada UnitedEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have rallied Canadians around their country.U.S. News & World Report5d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trumpalberta independence vote
Australia Says Unmanned Submarine to Carry Mines, Aerial DronesAustralia plans to arm its fleet of underwater drones, announcing that its unmanned submarines will be able to deploy sea mines or aerial drones.Bloomberg5d agoWhole story →Securityaustralia submarine announcement
‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further warBy Mostafa Salem, Aida Karimi, Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — Iran has signaled that it is preparing for another round of war with the United States and has issued public threats against Washington and its allies in an apparent bid to deter President Donald Trump from restarting the current conflict. Over the past month, IranianABC17News.com5d agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumpus iran conflict escalation
Ninth Circuit says Trump had no authority to deploy National Guard in LAThe panel followed last year's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court barring the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, finding no plausible basis there was a "rebellion" last summer in LA.Courthouse News Service11h agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday night, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer...The Hill10h agoWhole story →CommerceSecurity
Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.The New York Times10h agoWhole story →Security
Pressure mounts on Trump administration over Starlink slowdownWelcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pressure increases on Trump administration over Starlink slowdown Pressure is increasing on the Trump administration to restore and expand Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite systems, as well as get to the bottom of who…The Hill10h agoWhole story →Security
Army’s Strategic Capital Initiative is ‘not slowing down’ under new leadership"To be clear to the market and to our partners — we're moving out. Good news is there is no gap, only consistent desire to move faster," Marc Andersen said.Federal News Network10h agoWhole story →Security
Musk Powers Republican PACs to $367 Million Fundraising HaulPowered by Elon Musk’s $178 million in donations, two Republican super political action committees raked in $367 million in the third quarter, adding to the prodigious financial advantage the GOP enjoys even as its odds for holding its House and Senate majorities grow longer.Bloomberg5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyrepublican fundraising haul
Trump, Musk super PACs spend millions to boost Republicans in key racesNEW YORK >> The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterm elections – President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk – have turned onEUROPE SAYS1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trump2026 midterm elections
Senate Democratic candidates in red states dominate third-quarter fundraisingSouth Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews, here greeting prospective voters in Edisto Island, S.C., in August, outraised Republican Sen. Darline Graham during the third fundraising quarter, new federal filings show.Roll Call8d agoWhole story →Governmentsenate election fundraising
Where Republicans are playing offense ahead of the midtermsThe outcome of the 2026 election will be determined primarily by how well Republicans play defense across the growing list of GOP-held House and Senate seats Democrats are targeting. But the GOP is also hoping to play offense by flipping some House and Senate seats Democrats now control.Cable News Network27d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment2026 midterm elections
Elon Musk’s Quiet Role in the Most Expensive Senate Race in HistoryElon Musk is single-handedly funding one of the largest super PACs backing Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate midterm election. Five hundred million dollars has been spent so far, making it the most expensive Senate race in history. According to Federal Election Commission reports filed Thursday, Musk made two multimillion-dollar…The Daily Signal7d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmenttexas senate midterm election
Elon Musk Becomes Biggest 2026 Midterm Donor: $276 Million Have Gone to Republican Groups.Musk directed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the principal super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates.International Business Times10d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentEconomy2026 midterm elections
Democrats rake in cash, Musk takes center stage for GOP: 5 takeaways from latest fundraising haulsDemocrats running in competitive Senate races are raking in cash as they race to close the financial gap with Republicans, who have been buoyed in part by Elon Musk and his super PAC. Democrat James Talarico’s campaign for Texas Senate alone raised a staggering $60 million between July, August and September, while Sen. Jon Ossoff...The Hill8d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentsenate fundraising reports
5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon MuskDemocrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.CNBC7d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm elections
