Keyword "U.S. Department of Defense" - List of latest news (133 results)

20:41 The Latest: Trump allies turn on one another as controversies accumulate

The infighting and backstabbing that plagued Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty. The latest turmoil threatens to engulf the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed out top advisers and faces fresh controversy over shari...

20/04 Three Hegseth aides ousted in leak investigation decry 'baseless attacks'

Three former senior advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are decrying what they called “baseless attacks” after each was escorted from the Pentagon in an expanding probe on information leaks.

16/04 Two Hegseth aides put on leave from Pentagon amid leak probe

The Pentagon did not disclose specifics for the suspensions of Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick because the matter is under investigation.

12/04 Donald Trump authorizes U.S. military to take control of land on southern border

President Donald Trump issued a memorandum Friday giving the U.S. military jurisdiction over federal lands at the southern border.

07/04 Book ban at military service academies draws flak from Congress

The Pentagon has worked to implement President Donald Trump’s directive to eliminate materials that could be viewed as advancing DEI.

05/04 US military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research

The Trump administration has signaled the military won't be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research.

01/04 Defense Department to offer new round of voluntary resignations, retirements. There are few details

The Defense Department is going to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and retirements to the civilian workforce, but details are slim.

27/03 Top Armed Services Republican and Democrat call for independent probe of Hegseth and Signal leak

The push for an independent investigation comes in part from a high-level Senate Republican, Roger Wicker.

23/03 Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention

No shower for days, cameras trained on the toilet, women crammed into cells 'like sardines,' among the allegations.

22/03 'Appalled': Pentagon restores web pages on Navajo code talkers, Jackie Robinson

The Pentagon restored content on Jackie Robinson, the Navajo Code Talkers and others after their removal as DEI-related content sparked outrage.

18/03 Pentagon is cutting up to 60,000 civilian jobs. About a third of those took voluntary resignations

A senior defense official says that roughly 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs will be cut in the Defense Department.

18/03 Disappearing DEI or history? Information taken off Arlington National Cemetery site

Educational material about Black people, Latinos and women in the military have been changed on Arlington National Cemetery website.

14/03 Donald Trump says he won't bend on tariffs; stocks end lower: Live updates

Trump tariffs. DOGE cuts. Government shutdown talks. Recession fears. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's live coverage.

13/03 Federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers

The ruling applies to workers who were fired from six agencies during recent purge of government workers.

04/03 Not that Benning: Hegseth renames Fort Moore, but not for Confederate general, he says

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth renamed the Georgia base as Fort Benning. Other bases have been renamed using a name similar to that of original namesake.

03/03 Son of Buc-ee's co-founder facing child pornography charges, released on bond Friday

Mitchell Wasek completed a walkthrough Friday, turning himself in at 7:11 p.m. and posting a cash bond. He was released about 20 minutes later.

28/02 Judge blocks Trump administration from firing probationary employees

Judge William Alsup said Thursday that the firings of the probationary employees were likely unlawful.

28/02 Judge in California blocks mass firing of probationary federal employees | The Excerpt

President Trump met with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Also, why many Americans are tired of cost-cutting tips. It's on The Excerpt.

21/02 Trump is restored to death! He also ordered about $300 billion in military spending cuts in the next five years and ended the federal government's equal rights policy

Trump is restored to death! He also ordered about $300 billion in military spending cuts in the next five years and ended the federal government's equal rights policy

19/02 Autobiographical picture books were removed from the school, Julianne Moore criticized the Trump administration

Autobiographical picture books were removed from the school, Julianne Moore criticized the Trump administration

15/02 Elon Musk has to fill out a public financial disclosure, legal experts say. Where is it?

Elon Musk has to publicly disclose his wealth and debts, legal experts told USA TODAY.

12/02 'Legal black hole'? ACLU sues over immigrants sent to Guantanamo

Trump says the 'worst of the worst' are being sent to Guantanamo. ACLU says some are low-risk, have no access to counsel or outside world.

11/02 Anduril to take over Microsoft's $22 billion U.S. Army headset program

Anduril Industries will take control of Microsoft's multibillion-dollar augmented reality headset program for the U.S. Army.

11/02 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Army base Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg

The military base had been renamed Fort Liberty as part of an effort to rechristen bases named for Confederate officers.

09/02 How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back

Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.

08/02 Federal employees on Trump's buyout offer: 'The bridge is burned.'

Frustration, lengthy commutes, lack of trust: Federal employees explain why they accepted Trump's buyout offer.

06/02 Trump's military deportation flights cost more, carry fewer migrants than charters

The Trump administration has carried out 10 deportations on military planes so far. They cost more and move fewer migrants than charters.

06/02 Gov. Abbott says Texas National Guard can now make immigration arrests

The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

03/02 Dozens more USAID staff ousted as Trump administration dismantles aid agency

The Trump administration over the weekend put on administrative leave dozens more staff at U.S. Agency for International Development.

02/02 Was the helicopter that collided with a plane flying too high? NTSB will 'figure it out'

The plane's altitude suggests the Army helicopter was flying above 200 feet − the maximum altitude for the route it was using.

01/02 As crash victims' families start calling lawyers, Trump's words may be evidence in suits

Families of the victims in Wednesday’s catastrophic airline collision could receive a boost in lawsuits from high-profile comments accepting blame.

31/01 Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter, plane crash near Reagan National Airport

The Army identifiies two soldiers aboard the Black Hawk that collided midair with American Airlines plane on Wednesday. Third soldier's ID being held.

30/01 Live updates: Scores feared dead after plane crash near Washington, DC

Authorities were searching for survivors after a plane with 64 people aboard crashed into an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport.

30/01 Air traffic control audio details deadly Washington plane crash: 'I just saw a fireball'

The moments before and after a crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter are detailed in air traffic control audio.

29/01 More problems for the costly F-35 jet: Another just fell from the sky

The F-35s soaring costs, manufacturing delays and recent mishaps have led to a barrage of criticisms against the military's costliest weapons program.

28/01 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys 400 additional National Guard troops to US-Mexico border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the additional troops will work alongside federal border agents amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants.

27/01 Air Force restores use of Tuskegee Airmen training videos as Hegseth starts first day

The Air Force says it has restored the use of training material referring to the storied Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to edit its courses to meet the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

27/01 'This will not stand': Air Force resumes teaching on first Black pilots after DEI review

The move is a complete reversal of the Air Force's decision to no longer teach the history of the first Black and women pilots of WWII

26/01 As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.

13/01 Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense.

09/01 More than 100K forced to evacuate as deadly LA fires burn out of control | The Excerpt

How fires in Southern California become so dangerous so quickly. Plus: It's a national day of mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter.

19/12 Why the Biden administration is selling border wall materials

Surplus border wall materials are being auctioned, sparking debate over border security and federal resource management.

18/12 Feds charge 2 men with sending Iran sensitive tech before deadly drone attack in Jordan

A drone attack in January on a US military base in Jordan killed three service members and injured dozens more.

17/12 Do you need an FAA license to fly a drone? Here's what to know

The Federal Aviation Administration is tasked with regulating drones in the U.S. Here’s what you should know before your drone takes to the skies.

17/12 Drone sightings: A timeline of the reports, arrests and calls for answers

Drone sightings have been reported across the eastern U.S. in states like New Jersey, New York and Maryland.

13/12 White House: Drones are manned aircraft; NJ lawmakers say that's not what they were told

National security adviser John Kirby said that the White House hasn't been able to corroborate ‘any of the reported (drone) sightings.'

13/12 White House says New Jersey drones are not from a foreign country, lawmakers demand answers

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the drones appear to be manned aircrafts flying legally.

10/12 Who gets the $60,000 reward in search for CEO's killer? Here's what would need to happen

The NYPD and FBI have put up a total reward of $60,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Brian Thompson's killer. Who gets that cash?

06/12 DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy want Congress to pass huge spending cuts. That's a tough sell

Congress' enthusiasm for smaller government is tempered by the difficulty of agreeing on what to cut.

02/12 Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, the would-be secretary of Defense for President-elect Donald Trump, was eyed in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault.

22/11 How Elon Musk’s plan to slash government agencies and regulation may benefit his empire

Donald Trump has said the Department of Government Efficiency would end government “bureaucracy,” relax “excess” regulations and cut “wasteful” expenditures.

22/11 The Pentagon's battle inside the U.S. for control of a new Cyber Force

The Defense Department has made its position clear that any new federal cybersecurity fighting force should not be centralized outside Pentagon authority.

21/11 California police release details of Pete Hegseth sexual assault report | The Excerpt

Musk and Ramaswamy plan for 'large-scale firings' in the federal workforce. Plus, a look at the future of higher education. It's all on The Excerpt.

20/11 Director of Pentagon's UAP office testifies: No 'verifiable evidence' of aliens

Jon Kosloski, the head of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Research Office, testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee Tuesday.

19/11 Director of Pentagon's AARO to testify to Congress about UFOs: How to watch hearing

The director of AARO, the Pentagon's office to investigate UFOs, will provide testimony to the Senate less than a week after another fiery hearing.

14/11 New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens

A new report from the Pentagon has revealed hundreds of new reports of unidentified aircraft and aerial phenomena, but no indications of extraterrestrial life.

13/11 Congress heard more testimony about UFOs: Here are the biggest revelations

On Wednesday, a new slate of witnesses provided fresh testimony to Congress on UFO sightings and what the government may (or may not) know about them.

13/11 US Congress hopes to 'pull back the curtain' on UFOs in latest hearing: How to watch

More than a year has passed since U.S. House members last heard testimony about UFOs and what the Department of Defense may be concealing about them.

07/11 Plea deals for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accomplices are valid, judge says

A military judge revived the plea deals for alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices.

03/11 Trump and his soldiers: How some defense leaders expect him to use the military

Defense officials say Trump could order troops to help with mass deportations, arrest citizens for civil disobedience and persecute political opponents.

23/10 Judge orders Pentagon to release records of Trump controversial Arlington Cemetery visit

The judge's ruling comes after a non-profit group called American Oversight and a Democratic lawmaker demanded the records in response to the controversy.

16/10 Hundreds given honorable discharges after Pentagon 'don't ask, don't tell' review

More than 13,000 service members were dismissed from the U.S. military under \

11/09 Kamala Harris was wrong when she said there are no U.S. troops in combat zones

The U.S. maintains just under 1,000 troops on bases in Syria and a further 2,500 in Iraq, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

09/09 She ate a poppy seed salad just before giving birth. Then they took her baby away.

Hospitals use drug tests that return false positives from poppy seed bagels and Zantac. Yet newborns are taken from parents based on the results.

28/08 Ukrainian pilots fly F-16 warplanes in combat for first time in fight against Russia

F-16s are the most sophisticated weapons the U.S.-led coalition has supplied Ukraine in its war with Russia.

15/08 Violent crime is rapidly declining. See which cities are seeing drops in homicides.

Violent crime - including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault - decreased 6% in 69 major U.S. cities, a new report shows.

03/08 U.S. defense secretary rejects plea deal for 9/11 mastermind, puts death penalty back on table

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected a plea deal that would have spared the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks from the death penalty

02/08 Families react to 9/11 plea deals that finally arrive after 23 years

Federal authorities will enter into a guilty plea deal with 9/11 operatives. Some families of victims worry the agreement isn't justice.

25/07 Texas woman gets 15 years for stealing nearly $109M from Army to buy mansions, cars

A former Army civilian employee has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after stealing nearly $109 million from a grant program.

02/07 World UFO Day 2024: What it is and how UFOs became mainstream in America

The World UFO Day website encourages people to celebrate by watching UFO movies and engaging in conversation about UFO phenomenon.

28/06 Red Rocks employees report seeing UFO in night sky above famed Colorado concert venue

A dozen employees at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre claim they saw a UFO in Golden, Colorado with \

26/06 US spends more on nukes than all other nations combined

The U.S. led the world in spending on nuclear arsenals in a record-breaking $91 billion year, according to a new report.

26/06 Manta Ray submarine drone seemingly spotted on Google Maps at California naval base

The U.S. military's submarine drone named the Manta Ray was seemingly spotted on Google Maps sitting at California's Port Hueneme naval base.

25/06 The Army made her plead guilty or face prison for being gay. She’s still paying the price.

New reforms won’t help an unknown number of LGBTQ veterans with criminal convictions for being gay.

24/06 Frequent accidents in the U.S. military trigger a crisis of confidence | Fighter aircraft | U.S. military | U.S. Department of Defense_Sina Military_Sina.com

21/06 U.S. and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan

The U.S. and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March, with Beijing assuring no atomic threats over Taiwan, according to two American delegates.

17/05 Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem.

14/05 Chinese companies sue the U.S. Department of Defense!

Chinese companies sue the U.S. Department of Defense!

30/04 Ex-NSA staffer gets 21 years for trying to sell defense information to 'friends' in Russia

Jareh Sebastian Dalke didn't know he was speaking to a covert FBI agent when he offered classified documents in exchange for $85,000.

26/04 Vets exposed to Agent Orange at US bases denied VA compensation

U.S. Veterans Affairs offers disability to Vietnam vets sickened by Agent Orange. But people exposed on U.S. bases have not been given those benefits.

23/04 Near-collision between NASA spacecraft, Russian satellite was shockingly close − less than 10 meters apart

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy said this month the NASA spacecraft whizzed by a Russian spy satellite with less than 10 meters to spare.

16/04 Omaha teacher accused of sex crime is spouse of civilian Defense Department worker

The vehicle were police said they found the teacher and student is registered to Erin and William Doug Ward, a USSTRATCOM civilian employee.

26/03 U.S. eyes change to military command in Japan as China threat looms: Reuters

President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida will tighten military cooperation and discuss potential changes to the East Asia command structure, said two sources.

25/03 Navy identifies Florida sailor who died while deployed in Red Sea: He embodied 'selfless character'

The U.S. Navy identified the Florida sailor as Oriola Michael Aregbesola, 34, who went missing last week and died while deployed in the Red Sea.

20/03 China tells U.S. to not take sides on South China Sea issue

China said the U.S. must refrain from taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after Blinken said a security deal extended to attacks on Filipino guard.

12/03 Former U.S. official's work for Chinese client stirs concern over disclosure loopholes

A former U.S. official's letter raises concerns in the law that allow lawyers to avoid disclosing their advocacy for companies possibly subject to sanctions.

09/03 Aliens, UFOs not being hidden from public (really): New Pentagon report

In the most extensive rebuttal on the matter, the Pentagon issued a detailed report on claims it is covering up alien visits to Earth,

08/03 US officials investigating a 'large balloon' discovered in Alaska won't call it a 'spy balloon'

US officials declined to characterize a 'large balloon' found off the coast of Alaska last week as a spy balloon, but the object remains under investigation.

06/03 VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for rank-and-file soldiers

A health care system run by the Pentagon has given preference to Washington elites, potentially compromising care for rank-and-file military members.

06/03 It’s worth 100 billion won… “US Department of Defense, F-35 evaluation classified as ‘confidential’ controversy”

Bloomberg reports... "Treatment of the entire report as confidential is unusual" A total of 1,000 aircraft were introduced in the United States, Korea, Japan, and the United Kingdom (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kwon Soo-hyun = The U.S. Department of Defense has completed a comprehensive evaluation of the cutting-edge fighter F-35, but the report containing the results has been classified. Bloomb

29/02 Defense chief on the defensive: Lawmakers to confront Austin on secret hospital stay

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to face Congress publicly for the first time this week to explain his failure to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalization last month for complications from prostate cancer surgery.

12/02 U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin has handed over responsibilities to Deputy Secretary Katherine Hicks

U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin has handed over responsibilities to Deputy Secretary Katherine Hicks

11/02 Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, but 'retaining the functions' of office

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized following symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue."

08/02 Man with ties to China arrested for stealing blueprints on US nuclear missile launch sensors

According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY, over 3,600 files were transferred from the company that has contracts with the Defense Department.

31/01 Trump-era White House Medical Unit improperly dispensed drugs, misused funds, report says

The White House Medical Unit had \

30/01 3 US soldiers killed in Jordan drone strike identified: 'It takes your heart and your soul'

The three soldiers were identified as Sgt. William Rivers, 46; Spc. Kennedy Sanders, 24; and Spc. Breonna Moffett, 23, according to the Army Reserve.

30/01 US Navy crisis: Standard drops to allow recruits without high school diplomas

The only academic requirement will be a score of at least 50 out of 99 on the military's qualification test.

23/01 Video shows massive waves crashing Army base in Marshall Islands, causing extensive damage

Dramatic video footage shows a large wave striking the Army’s dining hall on Roi-Namur Island, breaking down doors and knocking people down.

23/01 The Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

For almost 20 months the Pentagon has spearheaded a monthly gathering of about 50 allies where the U.S. has led the way in sending billions of dollars in aid to Kyiv.

19/01 Defense Department to again target 'forever chemicals' contamination near Michigan military base

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.

17/01 Military Emissions Are Too Big to Keep Ignoring

The world is finally talking about them.

14/01 Pentagon Denies Taylor Swift Is an Asset for Government Psyops

If you think the Pentagon’s psychological operations unit once floated the notion of turning singer Taylor Swift into an asset for psyops then you'd be wrong.

14/01 Pentagon: Lloyd Austin Remains in Hospital After Cancer Treatment

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital and is in "good condition" after treatment for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.

05/01 Extremism in the Military Is a Problem

It doesn’t have to be big to be lethal.

27/12 After USA TODAY investigation, military finally releases internal extremism report

On Tuesday, in response to USA TODAY’s renewed requests, the Defense Department's report about extremism in the ranks was finally made public.

21/12 Pentagon slow to remedy forever chemicals in water around hundreds of military bases

Defense officials have spent years assessing the scale of the contamination and cost of clean up pf PFAS pollution around hundreds of military bases.

18/12 Gen Z U.S. Soldiers Engaged in 'TikTok Mutiny,' Discouraging Army Recruits

Young members of the U.S. Army are throwing a TikTok "mutiny" to complain about "sh*tty food," being pushed to stay in shape, and more.

15/12 Pentagon has ordered a US aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean near Israel

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.

08/12 Plan to release Jan. 6 surveillance footage changes again. Here's what we may really see

An internal Pentagon report says dozens of service members were investigated for extremist activity in the last year. It's the week in extremism, from USA TODAY.

01/12 Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

At least 17 states have issued PFAS-related fish consumption advisories. With no federal guidance, what is considered safe to eat varies widely.

18/11 The Arctic permafrost is 1,000 years old. As it thaws, scientists worry what it might unleash

Scientists, medical professionals and officials at the Pentagon are increasingly concerned about the potential organisms that have sat in permafrost.

18/11 More military families are using food banks, pantries to make ends meet. Here's a look at why.

A new survey showed that 13.2% of military families had used food banks, pantries in the last year.

17/11 US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

As regulators weigh restricting PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer, the Pentagon told Congress that eliminating them would undermine military readiness.

12/11 5 US service members die when helicopter crashes in Mediterranean training accident

U.S. officials said all five on board were killed when the aircraft went down “during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training.”

02/11 Couple exposed after decades-long ruse using stolen IDs of dead babies

Walter Primrose and Gwynn Morrison for decades used the identities of two Texas babies that died in infancy.

26/10 The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs

U.S. officials say the number of suicides among military members and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year.

17/10 U.S. government wants to move conversation around UFOs from speculation to science

A flurry of government activity over the last few years has been aimed at demystifying unidentified objects.

07/10 FBI: Former U.S. soldier offered China top-secret national defense information

A former U.S. soldier accused of offering classified national defense information to China was arrested at the airport Friday.

06/10 Report: Only 43 of 8K Troops Discharged over Vaccine Mandate Want to Rejoin

Only 43 out of more than 8,000 service members who were discharged from the military over the COVID vaccine have reportedly sought to rejoin.

03/10 Defense Department official charged with promoting, facilitating dog fighting ring

Department of Defense deputy chief information officer Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., 62, was charged with facilitating animal fighting ventures.

01/10 How GlobalFoundries aims to remain world’s third-biggest semiconductor foundry

GlobalFoundries is manufacturing more of the world's critical chips, gaining significance with U.S.-China tension and big deals like one with General Motors

25/09 The Biden administration bet big on industrial policies. Experts warn it may not pay off

The U.S. is spending big on industrial policies to bring manufacturers back to America.

22/09 'I ejected': Pilot of crashed F-35 jet in South Carolina pleads for help in phone call

The pilot told dispatchers: “Ma’am, a military jet crashed. I’m the pilot. We need to get rescue rolling. I’m not sure where the airplane is. It would have crash-landed somewhere. I ejected.”

16/09 Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions

In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray.

11/09 For a woman who lost her father at age 6, remembering 9/11 has meant seeking understanding

She has spent her life understanding the causes and effects of the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers 22 years ago. She's now a leader in her hometown.

01/09 Pentagon unveils new UFO website that will be a 'one-stop' shop for declassified info

The Department of Defense announced a new UFO website, hailing it as a \

01/09 From conspiracy theories to congressional hearings: How UFOs became mainstream in America

A New York Times story in 2017 exposed a secret program to study UFOs, setting the stage for revelations and bringing the topic to the mainstream.

20/08 Why startups are investing millions to make drugs and semiconductors in space

The market for materials manufactured in space could reach $10 billion by 2030, according to an estimate from a McKinsey analyst.

08/02 Chinese spy balloon went over other US missile and nuclear weapons sites, lawmaker says

China’s high-altitude surveillance balloon maneuvered over sensitive U.S. missile and nuclear weapons sites, said House Intelligence Committee chair.

06/02 DOD did not think the spy balloon was a military threat when it was first detected

The Pentagon didn't shoot down the Chinese balloon as it approached Alaska in January because it did not pose a military threat , a top commander said.

04/02 Chinese spy balloon spotted in American skies, Pentagon says; US weighed shooting it down

A Chinese spy balloon is drifting over the northern United States. Pentagon officials have considered shooting it down.

01/02 Truth Too Big to Hide: How Washington Fails to Sweep Ukraine's Biolab Revelation Under Rug

National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby admitted on Tuesday that the US worked with Ukrainians on "some pandemic prevention research" prior to Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, adding that...

25/01 Biden administration plans to send Ukraine battle tanks to help in its war with Russia

The Biden administration will send coveted battle tanks to Ukraine, a move expected to unlock Germany's reluctance to providing its Leopard 2 tanks.