How Hegseth shattered the world Eisenhower madeThe defense secretary broke the 34th president's globe — and provided an inadvertent metaphorSalon10h agoWhole story →Security
Speed restrictions on Musk's Starlink lifted in Ukraine, defense ministry saysThe speed of the Elon Musk-owned satellite system used by the Ukrainian military has been fully restored after two weeks of restrictions, the country's ministry of defense said in a statement on Saturday. Why it matters: The restrictions limited the Ukrainian military from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones, and from using its own drones to…Axios10h agoWhole story →Security
U.S. Pressures Mexico to Deliver a Security Win Ahead of Midterm ElectionsThe Trump administration wants a public victory soon, as well as a potential path to U.S. military forces in Mexico.The New York Times11h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Senators: Trump nominations will remain blockedWASHINGTON -- Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have told top White House officials they will block President Donald Trump's nominees pending on Capitol Hill until the administration ensures the restoration of crucial satellite communications capabilities used by Ukraine's military, according to three people familiar with the discussions.Arkansas Online12h agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyDonald Trump
How reliant is Ukraine on US support - and could Kyiv carry on without it?By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — It has been a bewildering period in US-Ukraine relations, after US President Donald Trump slammed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for failing to negotiate an end to the war and Kyiv accused Washington of withholding key military support. Trump then sent his envoy to Norway and Russia to tryABC17News.com12h agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trump
Ukraine reports Starlink operating again after slowdownUkraine’s Starlink satellite links have been restored after the country experienced limitations with accessing this critical technology, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Saturday. SpaceX’s military-grade version of Starlink, called Starshield, supports Ukraine’s drone operations and communication. Zelensky confirmed the restoration in a…The Hill8h agoWhole story →Security
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi citiesSaudi Arabia's Civil Defense briefly issued alerts warning residents of potential danger in Taif and Yanbu, as well as in Mecca and Jeddah.CNBC7h agoWhole story →Security
Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield high speed restrictions have been liftedUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC7h agoWhole story →Security
Trump pardon talk turns serious as his lawyers study blanket clemency: reportPresident Donald Trump's offhand talk of pardoning everyone around him has moved from punchline to legal homework inside the White House. White House attorneys are reviewing whether to hand out sweeping pardons to lower-ranking staffers, The Washington Sun reported Saturday, citing two people familiar with the discussion. One source said a pardon…Raw Story7h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Government contractor arrested for allegedly leaking national defense informationFederal authorities arrested a government contractor and charged him with leaking classified national defense information, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday. FBI investigators have accused 42-year-old Ian Brinksman, an employee of a third-party company which provided services to a government agency, of leaking national defense…The Hill6h agoWhole story →SecurityTechnology
Routine testosterone screening of US troops may require extensive follow-on care, study findsOne-time testosterone testing of troops found that 100,691 active-duty soldiers had morning screening levels below the medical threshold.Defense News9d agoSources (2)Whole story →HealthSecurityus troop health study
UK House Prices Decline for a Third Month, Official Data ShowUK home prices extended their decline in August, according to official figures showing that surging borrowing costs are sapping demand.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →
Trump Administration Is Working to Protect White American MenFederal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson is teaming up with JD Vance to crack down on supposed fraud, and to protect white American men.Rolling Stone16d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticeimmigration policy update
Republicans panic as young men undergo remarkable vibe shift against Trump: reportThe young men who helped carry Donald Trump back to the White House are turning on him, and even Republicans admit it, according to a new report. CNN reported that nearly twice as many men under 30 now say they’re more likely to vote for a Democrat than a Republican in November, according to a recent Pew Research poll of registered voters, which…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →Education
TSA considers next steps for privatized screening after Gold+TSA and industry officials, speaking at an airport security conference, made clear they're still bullish on privatized airport screening after canceling Gold+.Federal News Network15d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticetsa privatized screening decision
Young Voters Say They Are Turning Their Backs on Trump and His PartyOne of the biggest surprises of 2024 was the swing of young voters, particularly men, away from Democrats to Donald Trump. Now they are swinging back.The New York Times8d agoWhole story →Government2024 election trends
Autism providers warn foster kids at risk from unintended consequences of Trump's Medicaid fraud crackdownGeorgia foster families face losing autism therapy access as providers warn the government's Medicaid cuts go too far in the name of fraud prevention.Fox News15d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmedicaid fraud crackdown
