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fromNextgov.com
7 hours ago

Cyber Command carried out over 8,000 missions in 2025, director says

U.S. Cyber Command conducted over 8,000 missions in 2025, marking a 25% increase from 2024, with expectations for further growth in 2026.
Public health
fromDefector
10 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Adds New Weapon To American Warfighter Loadout: Influenza | Defector

The U.S. Department of Defense will no longer mandate flu vaccinations for military personnel, allowing individual choice regarding vaccination.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

These Are the 3 Biggest Winners From the Proposed $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget

The U.S. defense budget shift emphasizes software and data-driven solutions, benefiting companies like Palantir Technologies and others in autonomous systems.
#pentagon
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Pete Hegseth called for violent action against enemies during a Pentagon prayer service, emphasizing a shift in the military chaplain corps towards evangelical influence.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Pete Hegseth called for violent action against enemies during a Pentagon prayer service, emphasizing a shift in the military chaplain corps towards evangelical influence.
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

How to Fix DHS

The core issue with DHS is not leadership changes but systemic problems within the agency itself.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Palantir published a mini manifesto calling some cultures 'harmful and middling' and said Silicon Valley has 'a moral debt' to the U.S. | Fortune

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and consider reinstating the military draft.
History
fromFortune
2 days ago

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

Thomas Jefferson warned against military conscription, while Palantir Technologies now advocates for universal national service despite historical opposition to drafts.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon and cuts to healthcare and housing | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's proposed military budget would mean a spectacular jump; it would be 42% above this year's budget and two-thirds bigger than Joe Biden's last Pentagon budget.
Right-wing politics
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Trump Is Creating a Whole New Class of War Profiteers

Traders have been profiting from market movements linked to Trump's announcements, raising concerns of potential insider trading.
#anthropic
fromAxios
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

fromEngadget
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's new model Mythos

The NSA is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview despite ongoing tensions with the Pentagon over military use safeguards.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
fromAxios
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
1 day ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The 'Weaponization Working Group' Makes Its First Move

The Weaponization Working Group's report claims prosecutorial abuse under Biden but reveals little evidence of actual weaponization against pro-life Americans.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

MoD has lost track of 95,000-strong war reserve as defence readiness fears mount - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lord Robertson stated, 'We need to sort of round up those who are available, fit, and willing to be able to do it.' This emphasizes the urgency of engaging former service personnel in the strategic reserve.
UK politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Teachers, Firefighters, and Federal Employees: Your Social Security Benefits Just Got Bigger

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated provisions that reduced benefits for earners with non-covered pensions, affecting many retirees.
SF politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.
#surveillance
fromWIRED
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
fromWIRED
5 days ago
US politics

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A late-night vote to reauthorize a surveillance program failed due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and concerns over privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A late-night vote to reauthorize a surveillance program failed due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and concerns over privacy.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon has started kicking trans troops out of the military, DOJ says

The Pentagon is actively removing transgender service members under Trump's military ban, with separation processes initiated against two plaintiffs.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Palantir Paid $0 in Federal Income Tax in 2025 While Raking in Taxpayer Funds to Surveil Americans

Palantir Technologies, despite earning $1.6 billion in net income last year, did not pay any federal income taxes due to favorable tax policies that allow corporations to dodge taxes.
European startups
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
Canada news
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Meet ICE's Secret Canadian Partner

GardaWorld, a Canadian security firm, is involved in U.S. immigration detention facilities, including contracts with ICE worth over $450 million.
fromNextgov.com
4 hours ago

'Faster and more disruptive' tech underscores need to revamp the Fed's operations, its governor says

"Artificial Intelligence is a coming storm that threatens to alter - and I believe, improve - all organizations. The pace of technological change today means that the Fed does not have the time to sit back and ruminate about changes for months and years on end."
Artificial intelligence
#cisa
Information security
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

Anthropic's Mythos rollout has missed America's cyberscurity agency

CISA lacks access to Anthropic's cybersecurity model, raising concerns about its prioritization and effectiveness in digital security.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
Information security
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

Anthropic's Mythos rollout has missed America's cyberscurity agency

CISA lacks access to Anthropic's cybersecurity model, raising concerns about its prioritization and effectiveness in digital security.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Pentagon Assessment Clashes With Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes Continuing War

Seven in 10 Americans want the war in Iran to end quickly, contradicting President Trump's claims about Iran's military capabilities.
Science
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

US strikes on drug boats spark legal controversy

The US Navy has resumed attacks on alleged drug smuggler vessels, resulting in over 50 ships sunk and 177 suspects killed since September 2025.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

House Dem Asks General For Assurances If Trump Deploys Troops To Polling Places

Concerns about potential National Guard deployment at polling places during midterm elections were raised, seeking assurances from military leadership.
#ice
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

Information security
fromAxios
15 hours ago

Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to federal cyber defense practitioners, emphasizing a dual-track access approach for government and commercial users.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel's drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no. - LGBTQ Nation

Kash Patel's alleged drinking raises concerns about his fitness for the FBI director role and potential national security risks.
#cybersecurity
fromAxios
1 day ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Ex-NSA leaders say Americans are becoming 'numb' to cyber threats

American society is increasingly apathetic to cyberattacks, lacking a strong strategy to deter foreign adversaries and their hackers.
fromAxios
1 day ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

CISA Adds 8 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets April-May 2026 Federal Deadlines

CISA added eight new vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including critical flaws in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, indicating active exploitation.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Copy of Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Ex-NSA leaders say Americans are becoming 'numb' to cyber threats

American society is increasingly apathetic to cyberattacks, lacking a strong strategy to deter foreign adversaries and their hackers.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

Presidential memos signed by Trump enable the Energy Department to utilize funding for enhancing U.S. energy production and infrastructure.
#national-security
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Federal agents detain wife of another US army member: ICE is out of control'

A US Army sergeant's wife was arrested by ICE despite her legal protections against deportation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement policies.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Federal agents detain wife of another US army member: ICE is out of control'

A US Army sergeant's wife was arrested by ICE despite her legal protections against deportation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement policies.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Nation states responsible for 'nationally significant' cyber attacks against UK, says NCSC chief | Computer Weekly

The UK faces increased cyber security threats from hostile states and AI advancements, with an average of four significant attacks weekly.
#ai-regulation
US politics
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

Trump's campaign to preempt state AI regulation faces resistance from states and Congress alike

The Trump administration is actively working to prevent state regulation of AI, while states are increasingly introducing their own legislation.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Hegseth's actions reflect a broader agenda to reshape the military's leadership, prioritizing loyalty to his political beliefs over military experience and competence.
Washington DC
EU data protection
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Trump DHS Slammed After Data Reveals It Tried to Deport Nearly 300 Veterans

The Trump administration reduced protections for veterans while still promoting military benefits for recruitment.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Touts US Can Fight Wars Forever' Thanks to Virtually Unlimited' Weapons Supply

The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better. He added that the US has a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons, insisting, Wars can be fought forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies.
US Elections
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

America Is Digitally Fragile - and Our Adversaries Know It

America faces unprecedented vulnerability as critical infrastructure systems are digitally dependent and interconnected, while adversaries possess capabilities to penetrate and pre-position for exploitation before conflict begins.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Is Pushing Defense Employees to Volunteer With DHS

In a February 19 memo sent to civilians across the DoD, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth wrote that he expects "every supervisor to encourage their civilian employees to volunteer. Leadership must continue to promote this detail program and educate their civilian employees on its importance."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

State-sponsored hackers targeting defence sector employees, Google says

The report catalogues a relentless barrage of cyber operations, most by state-sponsored groups, against EU and US industrial supply chains. It suggests the range of targets for these hackers has grown to encompass the broader industrial base of the US and Europe from German aerospace firms to UK carmakers. State-linked hackers have long targeted the global defence industry, but Luke McNamara, an analyst for Google's threat intelligence group, said they had seen more personalised and direct to individual targeting of employees.
Information security
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm

DHS awarded a $250,000 PR contract to a Republican firm led by Trump campaign officials, requiring demonstrated loyalty to Trump administration policies and prior Cabinet-level experience.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

US cyber responses will be 'linked to adversary actions' and involve industry coordination, official says

Future U.S. government responses in cyberspace will be "linked to adversary actions" and will involve coordination between the private sector and smaller governments, a top White House official said Thursday. The dynamic, which will be codified in a forthcoming national cyber strategy, is meant to make clear that foreign adversaries' actions that target U.S. networks have consequences, according to Alexandra Seymour, who serves as the principal deputy assistant national cyber director for policy in the Office of the National Cyber Director.
US politics
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
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