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James Mattis On Why He Left The Trump Administration But Won’t Criticize It
Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis served as President Trump’s first defense secretary, resigning his post in protest after Trump announced he would pull U.S. forces out of Syria. Now, Mattis has written a book, “Call Sign Chaos:...
TED Talks
TED: Let's rethink America's military strategy | Thomas Barnett
In this bracingly honest talk, international security strategist Thomas Barnett outlines a post-Cold War solution for the foundering U.S. military that is both sensible and breathtaking in its simplicity: Break it in two.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Failure of Market Failure | #4 | Venture Capital in the 21st Century
What are the rationales for State support for technical innovation? Adopting the Neoclassical approach of "market failure", Nelson and Arrow suggested that private business firms will invest less in research & development than is...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Puts Smart Phone Translation Technology to the Test
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is helping the Defense Department evaluate the in-the-field performance of two-way, real-time voice translation systems for use in Afghanistan.
The Wall Street Journal
The New Era Of Great Power Competition
How the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world on security and trade has changed in the Trump era. What's next?
The Wall Street Journal
Keeping America's Edge
Mike Brown of the Defense Innovation Unit at the Pentagon shares his views on why the U.S. is at risk of falling behind in tech innovation at WSJ Tech Live in Laguna Beach.
TLDR News
How Do Laws Get Passed in the United States - TLDR News
With super high profile laws currently making their way through congress, we thought now would be a good time to refresh the basics. In this video, we explain the US system of government and how laws are passed in the United States.
Curated Video
USA: News outlets refuse to accept Pete Hegseth's new press policy
Leading US news outlets have rejected a new Pentagon policy that bars journalists from the building unless they only report information that has been officially authorised by the Department of Defense.
Curated Video
Civilian advisers say they were forgotten after Afghanistan war
The Afghan-Canadians who served as civilian advisers for the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, helping in some of the most dangerous missions, say they came home to little or no support from the government.
Curated Video
U.S. sending cluster bombs to Ukraine — weapons Canada has banned
The United States has confirmed it will send cluster bombs to Ukraine. The highly effective, deadly weapons have been banned by more than 100 countries, including Canada because of the threat they pose to civilians. The U.S. underlines...
Curated Video
Biden faces criticism for waiting to shoot down suspected spy balloon
U.S. President Joe Biden is coming under fire for waiting days to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon. Officials say waiting was necessary to keep Americans safe, but opponents say it showed weakness amid rising tensions with China.
Curated Video
AI Company Kodiak Robotics Scores $50M Contract With Defense Dept.
Don Burnette, founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics, joined Cheddar News to discuss the company's $50 million contract with the U.S. Army to develop driverless vehicles.
Curated Video
Veterans dismayed over Canada’s refusal to award Victoria Cross
There is growing frustration among some Canadian veterans over the military’s refusal to recognize acts of heroism in Afghanistan with the modern version of the Victoria Cross, the country’s highest battlefield honour.
Curated Video
UFOs Are Potential Security Threats According to U.S. Lawmakers
Pentagon officials testified today in a rare congressional hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), colloquially referred to as UFOs. Avi Loeb, the Frank B Baird, Jr. professor of science at Harvard University, joined Closing...
Curated Video
F-35 costs skyrocketing, not enough pilots to fly them: AG report
A new Auditor General’s report finds the cost of buying U.S.-made F-35 stealth fighter jets has ballooned almost 50 per cent from an estimated $19 billion to $27.7 billion — and that’s without the additional cost of weapons and...
Curated Video
Iran’s Nuclear Bomb Is Ready? Hegseth Drops Bombshell At US Senate Hearing As Israel Plans Attack
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made several key statements during a Senate hearing, confirming that Iran is actively working toward developing a nuclear weapon as diplomatic efforts on a new nuclear deal remain stalled. On China,...
Curated Video
U.S. To Invade Mexico? JD Vance Says This During Border Visit | Watch
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has issued a stark warning to Mexico amid rising tensions, suggesting that military intervention might be necessary. During his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vance stated, "Mexico must take this job...
Curated Video
Tech CEOs at Trump’s inauguration highlight ‘hyper-partnered innovation,’ analysts say
President Donald Trump's inauguration was attended by America's biggest tech CEOs, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Jovian Radheshwar, professor of international relations and American politics at Douglas College, and...
Curated Video
Is it ethical for US to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar?
Critics argue that accepting the gift from Qatar could create foreign influence and compromise U.S. decision-making in critical areas. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Pentagon accepts $400 million jet from Qatar to transform into Air Force One
As the Pentagon welcomes the Qatar jet, some lawmakers argue that extensive checks will be required to ensure its security and integrity before use. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Musk at Trump Cabinet Meeting: DOGE Is Tech Support
"DOGE is a support function for the president and the agencies," Elon Musk says. Speaking during President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting of his second term, Musk says DOGE's goal is to address the deficit.
Bloomberg
Sen. McConnell Won't Seek Reelection in 2026
Rohit Kumar, PWC National Tax Office Co-Leader, discusses Senator Mitch McConnell (R) Kentucky announcing he will not seek reelection in 2026 and what role he sees the Senator playing during his last term. Rohit speaks with Kailey Leinz...
Bloomberg
Senate, House Split on Path to Reconciliation
Rohit Kumar, PWC National Tax Office Co-Leader, shares his thoughts on the United States Senate advancing their own budget reconciliation plan while the House of Representatives continues to work on theirs and how each chamber's budget...
Bloomberg
Tech's History With the White House
As prominent US tech leaders show up for President Trump's inauguration, Margaret O'Mara, professor of American History at the University of Washington, breaks down the relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington. She joins...