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Pentagon, stumped by extremism in ranks, orders stand-down in next 60 days - Reuters
The U.S. military on Wednesday acknowledged it was unsure about how to address white nationalism and other extremism in its ranks, and announced plans for military-wide stand-downs pausing regular activity at some point in the next 60 days to tackle the issue.
pentagon - Reuters2:14pm PST - February 3rd, 2021
West concerned by closer Russia-China ties, top NATO general says - Reuters
The United States and its Western allies are increasingly concerned about growing cooperation between Russia and China in areas of common interest, NATO's top general said on Wednesday.
pentagon - Reuters8:52am PST - February 3rd, 2021
New Amazon CEO: from life in the cloud to running one of the world's biggest firms - Reuters Canada
Amazon.com's new chief executive, Andy Jassy, who joined the company in 1997 and has overseen its fast-growing cloud computing business, says the key to long-term success is reinvention.
pentagon - Reuters4:14pm PST - February 2nd, 2021
Pentagon purges advisory boards of Trump loyalists
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a review of the Pentagon's advisory boards that effectively purges Trump loyalists named in administration's last days.
pentagon - ABC News1:26pm PST - February 2nd, 2021
Top U.S. general tried, but was unable, to connect to Myanmar's military - Reuters
At the request of the White House, the top U.S. military officer, Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tried but was unable to connect to Myanmar's military following its coup, a U.S. official told Reuters on Tuesday, speaking on c…
pentagon - Reuters12:44pm PST - February 2nd, 2021
Pentagon chief purges defense boards; Trump loyalists out
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered hundreds of Pentagon advisory board members to resign this month as part of a broad review of the panels, essentially purging several dozen last-minute appointments under the Trump administration
pentagon - ABC News12:04pm PST - February 2nd, 2021
Pentagon purges advisory boards after flurry of Trump end-of-term appointees - Reuters
New Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has stripped several hundred appointees of their posts on Pentagon advisory boards, a number of whom took office at the end of President Donald Trump's administration, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
pentagon - Reuters12:03pm PST - February 2nd, 2021
Pentagon awards $30 million in rare earths funding to Australia's Lynas - Reuters
The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it has awarded $30.4 million to Australia's Lynas Rare Earths Ltd to build a Texas facility to process specialized minerals used to make weapons, electronics and other goods.
pentagon - Reuters9:34am PST - February 1st, 2021
UPDATE 1-China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against U.S. Defense, Treasury over ban - Reuters
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp, which was placed on a Pentagon list of banned companies by the previous U.S. administration of Donald Trump, on Friday filed a legal complaint against the U.S. Departments of Defense and Treasury, public court records sho…
pentagon - Reuters5:53pm PST - January 29th, 2021
Pentagon warns Taliban on failure to meet commitments on violence, terrorism - Reuters
The Biden administration believes it is hard to see a way forward for a negotiated settlement with the Taliban unless the militant group meets its commitments under a 2020 deal, although Washington remains committed to the effort, the Pentagon said on Thursda…
pentagon - Reuters2:33pm PST - January 28th, 2021
Taiwan tensions don't need to lead to 'anything like confrontation': Pentagon - Reuters
The Pentagon reaffirmed its longstanding support to Taiwan's self-defense on Thursday and said there was no reason that tensions between China and Taiwan "need to lead to anything like confrontation."
pentagon - Reuters1:39pm PST - January 28th, 2021
Pentagon warns Taliban on failure to meet commitments on violence, terrorism - Reuters Canada
President Joe Biden's administration believes it is hard to see a way forward for a negotiated settlement with the Taliban in Afghanistan without the militant group's meeting its commitments under a deal last year, but Washington remained committed to that ef…
pentagon - Reuters12:51pm PST - January 28th, 2021
Pentagon evaluating request for help in administering COVID-19 vaccines - Reuters
The Pentagon is evaluating a request from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide help in administering the COVID-19 vaccine, a spokesman said on Thursday.
pentagon - Reuters9:57am PST - January 28th, 2021
New Pentagon chief praises Germany for hosting U.S. troops, reversing Trump's tack - Reuters
New U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised Germany for hosting U.S. troops in a call with his German counterpart on Wednesday, fueling speculation that President Joe Biden could overturn a drawdown ordered by his predecessor Donald Trump.
pentagon - Reuters2:00pm PST - January 27th, 2021
Pentagon to include climate risk in war gaming, defense secretary says - Reuters Africa
The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would include the risk of climate change in military simulations and war gaming, after President Joe Biden signed a raft of executive actions to tackle the climate issue.
pentagon - Reuters12:48pm PST - January 27th, 2021
Biden overturns ban on transgender people serving in the U.S. military - Reuters
President Joe Biden on Monday overturned a controversial ban by his predecessor on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military, a move that fulfills a campaign promise and will be cheered by LGBTQ advocates.
pentagon - Reuters8:25am PST - January 25th, 2021
Biden overturns Trump's ban on transgender troops in first moves for Defense Sec. Austin
Former President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops was overturned by President Joe Biden in one of his first directives to the Pentagon.
pentagon - USA Today8:21am PST - January 25th, 2021
Biden to lift Pentagon's ban on transgender people serving in military
President Joe Biden will repeal the Pentagon's ban on transgender people serving in the military on Monday.
pentagon - ABC News4:36pm PST - January 24th, 2021
Austin breaks barrier as first Black U.S. defense secretary - Reuters
Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, made history on Friday by becoming America's first Black defense secretary, arriving at the Pentagon minutes after his Senate confirmation to a busy schedule that included a call with NATO's secretary general.
pentagon - Reuters9:25am PST - January 22nd, 2021
Majority of U.S. Senate backs Biden nominee Austin to lead Pentagon - Reuters
The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee, retired Army General Lloyd Austin, to serve as Secretary of Defense. He will be the first Black American to serve in the role.
pentagon - Reuters7:54am PST - January 22nd, 2021
U.S. Senate backs waiver for Biden nominee to lead Pentagon - Reuters
The U.S. Senate backed a waiver on Thursday that would allow Lloyd Austin to serve as President Joe Biden's secretary of defense, despite having retired as an Army general in 2016.
pentagon - Reuters2:13pm PST - January 21st, 2021
Massive security phalanx aims to shield Biden inauguration from mob, 'lone wolf' threats - Reuters
Washington braced for a tense inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday, amid overwhelming security measures including over 25,000 National Guard troops and a shuttered National Mall devoid of spectators to the quadrennial ritual.
pentagon - Reuters2:04am PST - January 20th, 2021
Iran a threat to U.S. allies, forces in Middle East: Biden's Pentagon nominee - Reuters
Retired Army General Lloyd Austin, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the Pentagon, said on Tuesday that Iran posed a threat to American allies in the region and forces stationed there.
pentagon - Reuters3:06pm PST - January 19th, 2021
U.S. House expected to vote Thursday on waiver for Pentagon nominee - Reuters
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on Thursday on a waiver to allow retired Army General Lloyd Austin to become secretary of defense, according to a House schedule posted on Tuesday.
pentagon - Reuters12:32pm PST - January 19th, 2021
U.S. House expected to vote Thursday on waiver for Pentagon nominee - Reuters
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on Thursday on a waiver to allow retired Army General Lloyd Austin to become secretary of defense, according to a House schedule posted on Tuesday.
pentagon - Reuters12:32pm PST - January 19th, 2021
RT @tinyklaus: The official Senate website is calling on the Pentagon to be transparent with what they know about UFOs and “non-human intel…
Wileys (@Miles90234527)11:19am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @AmoneyResists: BREAKING: Republican NDAA amendment eliminating all Pentagon DEI offices and personnel and attempting to subject active…
Laure Woolverton (@LaurePerlee)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Tucker Carlson suggests the U.S. should stop funding the Pentagon for refusing to defend the United States from th…
Brenda G (@BrendaG30020651)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @medeabenjamin: A week after Biden announces his "difficult decision" to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, they have already arrived??? Me…
Progressive Global Commons (@ProGloCommons)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Tucker Carlson suggests the U.S. should stop funding the Pentagon for refusing to defend the United States from th…
Diana (@DianeA82)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Lin Young (@LinyoungLa)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @allkpop: Pentagon's Hui reveals teaser clip of new solo single 'Whale' https://t.co/XsFoCVwwWp
ʀͤɪͩᴄͭʜ (@ItsBonvage18)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @hongseokuni: Yanan’s family is so amazing?! imagine performing with your parents?! #PENTAGON https://t.co/TJc5lLhloW
Conarsie (@FoxMeetsOwl)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @LeverNews: New government data shows that the Pentagon is projected to spend more than $750 billion on its nuclear forces. https://t.co…
Progressive Global Commons (@ProGloCommons)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Tucker Carlson suggests the U.S. should stop funding the Pentagon for refusing to defend the United States from th…
David F (@FokWwpinc)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Tucker Carlson suggests the U.S. should stop funding the Pentagon for refusing to defend the United States from th…
Xcryptic589 (@Xcryptic589)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @peter_ww: @DagnyTaggart963 A trillion here and a trillion there and pretty soon someone might notice. https://t.co/Od1Qilvt45
KiwicF (@FKiwic)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @CollinRugg: JUST IN: Tucker Carlson suggests the U.S. should stop funding the Pentagon for refusing to defend the United States from th…
Ben (@ben1980dover)11:18am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @0026yoyo: killing voice this and that.. but there's only 2 groups doing "Acapella Remix" on dingo music channel: Pentagon & Gugudan ht…
ehh?awkward queer weirdo (@Paulina94526981)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @kaitlancollins: This comes as Tuberville has complained that Austin has not tried to reach him about his hold on military nominations i…
nathalie bertrand (@matange2)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Public_Citizen: Americans: Can we raise the minimum wage? Republicans: No, spending is out of control. Americans: Can we have climate…
HolliGenet (@HolliGenet)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Public_Citizen: House Republicans just REFUSED to even allow consideration of an NDAA amendment to cut the Pentagon budget by $100 bill…
siwekubheka|| Gazebo (@SiweKubheka)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @defense_news: House GOP pressures Pentagon on lack of financial accountability https://t.co/XJGA0yJ1k9 https://t.co/pB8ctJiUGX
(@falconhamada_90)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @highbrow_nobrow: “No middle ground,” Tommy Tuberville told me, saying he would continue holding up DOD nominees (more than 250 and coun…
Jack Zasadzinski (@JackZasadzinski)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Ralph Jaccodine (@rjaccodine)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @TonyHussein4: Katie Porter played Jeopardy as she quizzed witnesses to expose the waste at the DOD (the Pentagon). Katie Porter had wit…
Big Brother Q & A (@BigBrotherQandA)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @defense_news: House GOP pressures Pentagon on lack of financial accountability https://t.co/XJGA0yJ1k9 https://t.co/pB8ctJiUGX
A5 DERGİ (@A5_Dergi)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Public_Citizen: Americans: Can we raise the minimum wage? Republicans: No, spending is out of control. Americans: Can we have climate…
siwekubheka|| Gazebo (@SiweKubheka)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
My Moment of Zen (@ToniRagusa)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Tony DeSalvo (@TonerDS)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
The Pentagon said that Ukraine received American cluster munitions #Kyiv #The_Pentagon #Ukraine https://t.co/xlKcYwKDEM
IdeallyaNews (@IdeallyaNews)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Bleeeee (@Bleeeee)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Missy Barbour (@MelissasBarbour)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
The Honourable Bozo Baxter (@bozobaxter)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Public_Citizen: Americans: Can we raise the minimum wage? Republicans: No, spending is out of control. Americans: Can we have climate…
TPBlue (@TPBlue4)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
hunter biden stan account (@jared_lind)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Faytuks: There are cluster munitions in Ukraine at this time, a Pentagon official says - Reuters
Kevin Vaughn Hammontree (@KevinsWorld64)12:24pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Donovan Rupp (@donovanerupp)12:23pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
ABS (@absharpe1)12:23pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @RepKatiePorter: Each year, lawmakers and defense lobbyists play the same game, pouring hundreds of billions into the Pentagon without s…
Jumanji (@Jlobos21)12:23pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
Starting right now, and for the next 24 hours straight, ALL of You (The aliens), that are not low level weaklings, are to loudly play ‘The Funny Things You Do’ by Jill Colucci, all throughout The Pentagon (the hq of the US DoD).
Santiago (@Santiago_Gee)9:17pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @lindyli: Tommy Tuberville is blocking the Marines from having a leader for the 1st time in 164 YEARS Rand Paul is blocking ambassadors…
Patrick Sullivan (@psulliv3)9:17pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @imetatronink: The Pentagon is a massive black hole of waste and corruption. If the entire US military vanished in an instant, American…
Pulp Faction (@DanielsonKassa1)9:17pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @NewsNation: For the first time in 164 years, the U.S. Marine Corps doesn't have a leader. The vacancy is a result of Sen. Tommy Tubervi…
Karen White (@betimefree)9:17pm PDT - July 11th, 2023
RT @lindyli: Tommy Tuberville is blocking the Marines from having a leader for the 1st time in 164 YEARS Rand Paul is blocking ambassadors…
Brian (@genotwiggy420)9:17pm PDT - July 11th, 2023