Biden Team Says Defense Department Officials Halted Cooperation by Reuters December 18, 2020 1 "We were concerned to learn this week about an abrupt halt in the already limited cooperation there." Read moreDetails
US Senate Backs Massive Defense Bill, Defying Trump Veto Threat by Reuters December 11, 2020 1 "It makes our country more secure, and it supports our troops who defend it." Read moreDetails
Biden Says ‘Right Moment’ for First Black Pentagon Chief, Amid Congressional Concerns by Reuters December 9, 2020 0 In announcing his pick in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden called Austin "the right person for this job at the right moment.” Read moreDetails
After Esper Firing, White House Moves Trump Loyalists Into Key Pentagon Jobs by Reuters November 10, 2020 4 But the further reshuffling at the Pentagon is raising concern among Democrats about whether U.S. national security policy may become unsettled as Republican Trump exits office. Read moreDetails
NSA Issues Warning About Security Risks Posed by Location Services on Mobile Devices by Bradley Cortright August 4, 2020 1 "Using a mobile device—even powering it on—exposes location data." Read moreDetails
Pentagon Lays Out New Policy Effectively Banning Confederate Flags on Military Facilities by Meaghan Ellis July 17, 2020 11 "We will further improve the morale, cohesion, and readiness of the force in defense of our great Nation." Read moreDetails
Esper Unveils Internal Review and New Military Board to Increase Diversity in Armed Forces by Meaghan Ellis June 18, 2020 6 Esper unveiled three new initiatives geared toward a "reinvigorated effort" to expand racial diversity and equal opportunities in the U.S. Military. Read moreDetails
Trump Dismisses Top General’s Apology Following Visit to St. John’s Church by Meaghan Ellis June 12, 2020 38 When asked if he thought the top generals' statements were significant, Trump said, "No." Read moreDetails
Esper Claims He Had ‘No Idea’ Force Would be Used to Clear DC Protesters by Meaghan Ellis June 3, 2020 5 Esper offered a different perspective of the series of events that unfolded. Read moreDetails
Former Defense Official Resigns With Warning for Esper After Trump’s Photo Op by Meaghan Ellis June 3, 2020 5 Miller is urging Esper to deeply consider where he will "draw the line." Read moreDetails
DOD to Provide 100,000 Body Bags for Coronavirus Deaths by Savannah Rychcik April 2, 2020 0 “DLA is currently responding to FEMA's prudent planning efforts for 100,000 pouches." Read moreDetails