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Obama Picks Carter for Pentagon as Hagel Avoids Ceremony
Dec. 5: President Barack Obama today named former Pentagon official Ashton Carter, an expert in budgeting and weapons systems, as his nominee for Defense secretary.
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New Military Diversity Chief Investigated Over 'Controversial' Posts
Special Operations Command’s new diversity chief is under investigation for sharing controversial posts on social media.
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President Trump To Hear Possible Military Action Options Against Iran
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. will present a range of military options.
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What's Happening With Russia, Ukraine Tensions?
The last major flashpoint between the two countries was in 2014, then in October a buildup up Russian forces caused concern.
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White House Plans To Hit Russia With More Sanctions Over Ukraine
An expert discusses the Biden administration's response to tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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Defense Secretary Pushes Back On Trump's Policy Proposals
In a rare move, Defense Secretary Mark Esper is speaking out publicly against proposals from President Trump.
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The Search For Life Beyond Earth
For as long as we’ve been gazing up at the stars we’ve wondered whether someone out there may be gazing back.
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Will The Army's New Physical Fitness Test Negatively Impact Women?
Members of Congress are concerned about the Army's new physical fitness test after more than 80% of female soldiers failed.
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Pentagon Leaders Defend Military Efforts On Racism, Extremism
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley denied accusations that the military's approach creates division.
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How the Watergate Scandal Impacted Hank Paulson's Career
Dec.18 -- Hank Paulson, chairman and founder of the Paulson Institute and former U.S. Treasury secretary, talks about watching the Watergate scandal unfold while he worked at the White House. Paulson says he saw very senior people get in...
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The Hackers Protecting the U.S. Midterm Elections
Jun.28 -- Marten Mickos, Hackerone Inc. chief executive officer, discusses how the U.S. government is using hackers to protect the midterm elections. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
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Can A Shakeup At The Pentagon Negatively Impact National Security?
Three experienced Pentagon officials have handed in their resignations, raising concerns about national security.
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Rep. Yarmuth Says Trump Budget Cuts Are 'Short-Sighted'
Mar.16 -- Rep. John Yarmuth, a member of the House Budget Committee and a Democrat from Kentucky, discusses President Donald Trump's budget proposal and how cuts may impact his constituents. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on...
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U.S. Forces Launch Raid In Syria; Civilians Also Reported Dead
The operation, which residents say lasted over two hours early Thursday, jolted the sleepy village of Atmeh near the Turkish border.
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U.S. Puts 8,500 Troops On Heightened Alert Amid Russia Tension
The troops are prepared for potential deployment to Europe as Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to de-escalate military pressure on Ukraine.
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Pentagon Effectively Bans Confederate Flags From All Military Bases
The Confederate battle flag wasn't specifically named, but it was left off a list of approved flags that can be displayed at bases.
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Rebels Ask Russia For Military Help In Eastern Ukraine
The move comes after Putin recognized the independence of Russia-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine and signed friendship treaties with them.
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U.S. Conducts First Airstrikes in Syria
Sept. 23 -- Bloomberg's Anthony Capaccio reports on the U.S. conducting its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIL Terrorists. He speaks to Rishaad Salamat on ""On The Move."" (Source: Bloomberg)
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Senate Panel Passes Plan To Rename Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders
The proposal says the U.S. military would have to rename those military installations within three years.
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Pentagon Is Ready To Provide More Financial Support For Border Wall
Multiple sources say $7.2 billion will be reallocated from two Pentagon funds.
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Amazon To Protest Pentagon's Decision To Award Microsoft Huge Contract
The contract was awarded to Microsoft in October. But Amazon alleges there was "unmistakable bias" in the bidding process.
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Judge Blocks Use Of Pentagon Funds For Border Wall Construction
A judge In Texas said the Trump administration cannot use military construction funds to build additional barriers on the southern border.
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Pentagon Releases First Images Of Raid That Killed ISIS Leader
The Pentagon has released newly declassified images and video of the raid targeting ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is ordering top-to-bottom changes in how the U.S. nuclear force is operated and managed. AP National Security Writer Robert Burns explains what this means. (Nov.13)
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded that problems in the nation's nuclear forces are rooted in a lack of investment, inattention by high-level leaders and sagging morale, and is ordering top-to-bottom changes, vowing to invest...