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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pushes Senate Republicans for Major Military Spending Increase

The Pentagon is urging Republican lawmakers to support a large defense funding package, citing depleted munitions supplies, competition with China, and increased investment needs in artificial intelligence during the upcoming legislative session.
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Senate Scrutinises AI-Driven Personalised Pricing
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary in Close Progressive Victory
North Carolina Republican Chuck Edwards Ends Reelection Campaign After Ethics Report
FAA Investigates Near Collision Between Marine One and Commercial Aircraft in Washington
Pentagon Estimates Washington National Guard Deployment Will Cost Additional $1.4 Billion
FBI Urges Utilities to Reduce Internet Connections Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats
Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
United States Seeks Ukrainian Production of Patriot Missiles Through NATO Talks
State Department Revokes Brazilian Ambassador’s Visa Amid Diplomatic Dispute
Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Trump Administration Deportation Policies Affecting Migrant Children
United States HHS Transfers $150 Million Immigration Legal Contract to Private Law Firm
Department of Homeland Security Detains Family Members of Active-Duty Military Personnel in Deportation Campaign
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration Effort to Cancel $20 Billion in Climate Grants
White House Limits National Security AI Reviews to Closed-Source Frontier Models
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General
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United States FCC Advances Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers for Data Centers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pushes Senate Republicans for Major Military Spending Increase
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White House Announces Gaza Disarmament Plan as Israel Raises Concerns Over Final Terms
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Thailand Introduces National Standards for Automated Driving Technology
Philippines Opens ASEAN Youth Summit on Digital Resilience
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