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Air Force shutters quality of life working groups as Trump takes over the Pentagon
The groups had remained active, and even expanded, during Trump’s first term.
Memo details DOD's 10-day social-media pause
Border-related posts are excepted during the hiatus, which will be used to “refocus communications” around Trump’s priorities, the memo says.
NATO spending increase could help Ukraine, and possibly US armsmakers
Biden, Trump teams reportedly discussed an arrangement under which NATO's European members would buy U.S.-made arms for Ukraine.
Senate confirms Trump loyalist Ratcliffe to lead CIA
By a 74-25 vote, lawmakers approve a former director of national intelligence accused of politicizing intelligence assessments.
Pentagon, agencies must end telework, remote work in 30 days, OPM says
There are exceptions for military spouses and employees with disabilities in the policy, which DOGE leaders have touted as a way to shrink the federal civilian workforce.
Trump ejects Democrats from intelligence-and-privacy oversight board
One digital-rights group called the move a "brazen effort to destroy an independent watchdog."
Trump administration to lay off all federal employees in DEI offices
The president has ordered federal agencies to immediately cease all DEI-related activities.
DHS guts cyber review board as Trump moves against ‘misuse of resources’
The Department of Homeland Security advisory committee was investigating a Chinese hack into U.S. telecommunications.
Trump repeals protections for transgender service members
Inauguration-day move clears way to limit their right to serve.
Coast Guard leader fired by new DHS officials
Commandant Linda Fagan had drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who accused her of resisting oversight.
Trump orders military to plan to ‘seal the borders’
Inaugural-day executive order instructs NORTHCOM to “repel forms of invasion”—a legal formulation that might not stick.
Everything Trump said about national security on Day 1
From reclaiming the Panama Canal to border security, President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech touched on a variety of military-related issues.
Acting chiefs named for national-security agencies
The new president has tapped career federal executives to serve until his own picks can be approved.
Border declaration, terrorist designations unlock new options—and new risks
President Trump declares a national emergency and vows to designate transnational gangs, drug cartels as terrorists.
Trump will send troops to build barriers on the southern border, official says
After his swearing-in on Monday, the new president will declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, a staffer told reporters.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 171: SecDef Austin’s last trip to Europe
Patrick Tucker describes a Defense Department in transition as Russia's Ukraine invasion approaches the four-year mark.
CISA should abandon disinformation fight, Trump’s DHS pick says
Kristi Noem wants to "refocus" the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on critical infrastructure.
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Money alone won’t fix the Navy’s shipbuilding woes, lawmaker says
Correcting submarine program deficits will require creative thinking about workforce challenges, not just more money, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said.
Trump taps NRO official as Air Force secretary
The move emphasizes the next administration's pro-space agenda.
Reported Trump ‘loyalty tests’ for national-security officials draw criticism
If career employees are removed from the National Security Council, they would return to their home agencies, but the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has expressed concern.
