Tag: Defense Department
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Offshore Wind and National Security: Trump’s Claims
What happened to the offshore wind plans? Late last month, the Trump administration halted construction on billions of dollars’ worth of offshore wind projects after the Defense Department reportedly raised new national security concerns. The pause stunned industry observers and regional leaders who had anticipated a boost to jobs and clean energy as developers pressed…
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Offshore Wind and National Security: Trump Claims Questioned
Background: Why offshore wind projects were paused Late last month, the Trump administration halted construction on offshore wind projects valued in the billions of dollars after the Defense Department raised concerns about potential national security implications. The decision, and the vague nature of the concerns cited, has left industry stakeholders and energy policy observers seeking…
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Pentagon Severs Ties with Scouting: What It Means for Youth
Overview The Pentagon is reportedly taking steps to sever all ties with Scouting America, the organization historically linked to the Boy Scouts and its later rebranding as Scouting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signaled a shift that could end a century-long partnership between the U.S. military and the youth organization. While the news is developing,…
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Trump vows to pay troops despite government shutdown
Background of the Shutdown and the Claim The federal government entered a partial shutdown on October 1, brought on by a standoff between the White House and Congress over funding and budget priorities. As agencies closed or operated with skeleton staffing, questions mounted about how the disruption would affect federal workers and, crucially, U.S. military…
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Trump Directs Pentagon to Pay Troops During Shutdown
Trump Says He Will Use Available Funds to Ensure Troops Are Paid As the U.S. government faced a partial shutdown due to stalled negotiations in Congress, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has identified funds within the Pentagon’s resources to ensure active-duty service members receive their pay. In a post attributed to…
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Trump Promises to Use Available Funds to Pay Military Amid Government Shutdown Standoff
Overview: A President’s Step to Guarantee Pay for Troops The ongoing federal government funding dispute has taken a sharp turn as President Donald Trump announced, via Truth Social, that he has identified funds to ensure active-duty service members receive their pay next week. Citing his authority as Commander in Chief, Trump directed the Secretary of…
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Trump Uses Authority to Pay Troops Amid Government Shutdown Controversy
Trump Directs Pay for Troops Amid Shutdown Debate President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was exercising his authority as Commander in Chief to ensure U.S. military personnel receive their pay next week, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. In a post attributed to the president, he stated that Secretary of War Pete…