How Hegseth shattered the world Eisenhower madeThe defense secretary broke the 34th president's globe — and provided an inadvertent metaphorSalon12h 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…Axios12h 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 Times13h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
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 Online14h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityDonald 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.com14h agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trump
Top-secret CIA contractor accused of handing girlfriend 'most closely held secrets'A government contractor with top-secret access is facing federal charges after allegedly feeding classified intelligence to someone he was dating. The FBI arrested Ian Brinksman, a Washington resident who did contract work for the CIA , on Friday after searching his home, the Justice Department announced . Prosecutors allege he passed national defense…Raw Story8h agoWhole story →Security
Hundreds of soldiers sent to Milan as protesters march across EuropeItalian authorities deployed troops to Milan amid renewed demonstrations following unrest in the city the previous weekend.Courthouse News Service8h agoWhole story →Security
MAGA sheriff behind 'unlawful' ballot seizure demands taxpayers pay his lawyers: reportA California sheriff rebuked by the state's highest court over a sweeping election move now wants someone else to cover the fallout. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco , whose seizure of roughly 650,000 ballots was ruled "unlawful" by the California Supreme Court last month, is pushing the county to pick up the tab for his private legal defense, the…Raw Story8h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Military Boards Go Rogue On Hegseth’s Transgender Troop BanMilitary Leaders Disobeying Hegeseth’s Transgender BanDaily Caller7h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine SaysThe announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.The New York Times6h agoWhole story →Security
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 →SecurityHealthus 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.Bloomberg4d 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 →JusticeGovernmentimmigration 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 →JusticeEconomytsa 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 News16d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthmedicaid fraud crackdown
