Category: National Security

US Marines Deploy to Deter ‘Iranian Destabilizing Activities’ in Middle East

July 21, 2023
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The United States will deploy marines and two amphibious warships to the Middle East in response to Iranian forces’ recent attempts to seize commercial ships in the region, the Pentagon said on July 20. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit consisting of USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall, and…

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LIVE 10 AM ET: House Natural Resources Committee Oversight Field Hearing on ‘Critical Minerals in the American Southwest’

July 21, 2023
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The House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, holds an oversight field hearing on “Securing Supply Chains: Access to Critical Minerals in the American Southwest” at 10 a.m. ET on July 21 to examine the vast mineral potential of the American Southwest. …

LIVE 1 PM ET: House Natural Resources Committee Oversight Field Hearing on ‘Critical Minerals in the American Southwest’

July 21, 2023
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The House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, holds an oversight field hearing on “Securing Supply Chains: Access to Critical Minerals in the American Southwest” at 1 p.m. ET on July 21 to examine the vast mineral potential of the American Southwest. …

LIVE NOW: House Natural Resources Committee Oversight Field Hearing on ‘Critical Minerals in the American Southwest’

July 21, 2023
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The House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, holds an oversight field hearing on “Securing Supply Chains: Access to Critical Minerals in the American Southwest” at 1 p.m. ET on July 21 to examine the vast mineral potential of the American Southwest. …

House Natural Resources Committee Oversight Field Hearing on ‘Critical Minerals in the American Southwest’

July 21, 2023
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The House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, holds an oversight field hearing on “Securing Supply Chains: Access to Critical Minerals in the American Southwest” at 1 p.m. ET on July 21 to examine the vast mineral potential of the American Southwest. …

Vulnerabilities in Solar Panels Could Be Exposed by Chinese Hackers: Senator

July 21, 2023
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The rush to net zero could leave gaping holes for Chinese-backed hackers to disrupt Australia’s energy grid, warns Senator James Paterson. Solar power is a key pillar in the march towards reducing emissions with Australia estimated to need 2.7 billion solar panels to reach net zero by 2050, according to estimates from the University of…

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US Warns of False Flag Attacks as Russia Targets Civilian Ships Off Ukraine

July 20, 2023
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The United States is warning that Russia could use its own sea mines in a false flag operation to justify the ongoing targeting of civilian grain vessels in the northern Black Sea. White House National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on July 20 that the Biden administration felt it was necessary to issue…

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Pentagon Cyber Chief Nominee Calls on ‘Whiz Kids’ to Defend Nation on Digital Battlefields

July 20, 2023
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A “dual hat” consolidation of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) cyber warfare operations will improve critical infrastructure resiliency while sharpening the Pentagon’s ability to preemptively eliminate cyber threats before they manifest, the deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command said during a Senate Armed Forces Committee hearing on July 20. The proposed permanent merger of the…

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IN-DEPTH: Admiral and Veterans Group Respond to DeSantis’ Promises for ‘Big Changes’ in Military

July 20, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is promising “big changes” in the military if he’s elected president. In response, a retired rear admiral and the leader of a veterans organization share their thoughts on which GOP candidate is best qualified to accomplish those changes. At a campaign event in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 18, Mr. DeSantis…

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Military Academy Chiefs Grilled Over Race-Based Admissions, DEI Programs

July 20, 2023
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Three United States military service academy superintendents held their ground under withering questioning by Freedom Caucus conservatives about race-based admission goals and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) curriculum during a July 19 hearing before a House Armed Forces Committee sub-panel. U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steven Gilland, Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck,…

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