Tag: Pentagon
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Top Senators Pressure Pentagon Over Withheld Information on Trump’s Boat Strikes
Background: Oversight Tensions Around the Trump Boat Strikes In recent weeks, a controversy has intensified over how much the Pentagon has shared with Congress about its strikes on marine vessels linked to the Trump era. The issue centers on why certain intelligence, operational details, and decision-making justifications have not been made publicly available to lawmakers…
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Senate Probes Pentagon on Trump-Era Boat Strikes Details
Overview The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee said on Friday that the Pentagon has refused for weeks to share crucial information with Congress about its operations targeting marine vessels the Trump administration described as carrying potential threats. The remarks come as lawmakers press for greater transparency on strikes that have…
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Top Senators Demand Pentagon Transparency on Trump-Era Boat Strikes
Background: Senators Call for Clarity on Military Strikes The leading Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee are escalating pressure on the Pentagon to share critical information about strikes conducted against marine vessels during the Trump administration. In recent weeks, the committee has argued that the executive branch has withheld key intelligence and…
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Pentagon reporters resign access badges in protest of new government media rules
Protest at the Pentagon: reporters walk away from access amid new media rules Dozens of journalists covering the U.S. military exited the Pentagon on Wednesday, returning their access badges rather than sign on to new government-imposed restrictions. The move underscored growing tensions between the press and the Defense Department as officials argued that the rules…
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Pentagon reporters surrender access badges in defiance of new government rules
Defiant exit: reporters relinquish Pentagon badges rather than comply Dozens of Pentagon reporters chose to leave the premises on Wednesday rather than sign onto new government rules that would restrict how they report on military affairs and potentially curb access to information. The event underscored a widening confrontation between the press and Defense Secretary Pete…
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Pentagon reporters push back on new reporting rules
Widespread pushback from Pentagon reporters Dozens of journalists who cover the U.S. Department of Defense walked out with their press credentials on Wednesday in a powerful demonstration against newly imposed restrictions. The policy, championed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, would penalize reporters who seek information the government has not explicitly approved for release. As the…
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News Networks Stand Firm Against Pentagon Press Policy Change
Major Media Rebuff Pentagon Press Policy, Citing First Amendment Protections Five leading broadcast networks announced on Tuesday that they will not sign the Pentagon’s newly proposed press policy, setting the stage for a broader pushback from outlets wary of restrictions on reporting on national security. NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, and Fox News…
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Trump claims funding will pay troops as shutdown drags on
Overview: Trump says funds identified to pay troops amid shutdown The government shutdown continues to loom as lawmakers struggle to reach a funding deal. In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump asserted that he has “identified funds” and would direct the Department of Defense to ensure that active-duty service members are paid next…
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Trump Directs Pentagon to Pay Troops Despite Shutdown: What This Means
Overview: A move to shield troops from a shutdown impact In the midst of a prolonged federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump announced on a Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure that U.S. service members receive their pay on the scheduled date. The decision, conveyed via…
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Trump Orders Defense Funds to Pay Troops Amid Government Shutdown
Trump Directs Pentagon to Ensure Troops Are Paid During Shutdown President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops receive their pay on Wednesday, despite the ongoing government shutdown. In a social media post, Trump said the move was necessary because “our…