Trump's top military adviser meeting with Russian counterpart
President Donald Trump's top military adviser is making an unannounced trip to Helsinki, Finland, for sensitive face to face discussions with his Russian counterpart.
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Pentagon seeks 'game changer' tech to thwart hackers
The Defense Department is in the market for a secure browser to wall off its employees from the open internet, a solution that will effectively block hackers from nation states such as Russia and China from ever reaching its network.
Pentagon opens investigation into Ronny Jackson allegations
The Pentagon's Office of Inspector General has opened an investigation into allegations related to Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's one-time personal White House physician whose nomination as veterans affairs secretary was withdrawn amid allegations of misconduct and poor administration of the White House medical office.
Google says it will not renew controversial Pentagon contract
Google says it will not renew a controversial contract with the Defense Department, bowing to public and internal pressure over its contribution to Pentagon drone strikes.
Pentagon to cover travel expenses for families of people who die in noncombat incidents
Families of military service members who die overseas in non-combat incidents will now be able to have their travel expenses covered to Dover Air Force Base so they can receive their loved ones when they return.
Pentagon's damning assessment of Kim regime made public
With the proposed June 12 summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the balance, the Pentagon has made public a damning assessment of Kim's regime that concludes its primary function is to ensure "perpetual Kim family rule" at the expense of the well-being of the North Korean people.
Mattis expected to tighten cellphone restrictions in Pentagon
Defense Secretary James Mattis is expected Friday to order a tightening of security policy governing military and civilian personnel bringing cellphones into classified workspaces in the Pentagon, according to two US defense officials.
Lawyer: Guantanamo Bay detainee denied motion to show art
A man accused of helping to plan the Sept. 11 attacks won't be allowed to publicly distribute art he makes in his cell at the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
US Marines beef up embassy security in Middle East
The Pentagon, in conjunction with the State Department, has increased the presence of Marine Corps security forces at a number of US embassies in the Middle East and Africa in light of increased tensions and unrest following the US decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and the opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, according to several military officials.
Politico: Report finds problems with Kushner-backed health project
A Pentagon report has found problems with the initial stage of a military-Veterans Affairs Department digital health project backed by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner that are serious enough to potentially put patients' lives at risk, Politico reported Friday.
Pentagon misses Trump's Guantanamo Bay deadline
The Pentagon has missed a deadline for coming up with new policies regarding detainees captured on the battlefield and the transfer of those individuals to Guantanamo Bay, a deadline set by a January 30 executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
Top enlisted soldier says he has 'no concerns' about transgender service members
The US Army's top enlisted soldier says he has never heard of any problems resulting from transgender persons serving in the military, echoing the sentiments of the top officer, the Army chief of staff. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon on Friday, Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey said, "I agree with the chief we haven't heard any issues or concerns, and I personally have not had any issues or concerns."
Mattis jokes to Bolton: 'I heard you're actually the devil incarnate'
Defense Secretary James Mattis decided Thursday that the best way to break the ice during his first ever meeting with President Donald Trump's new national security adviser John Bolton was with a joke.
Video shows Navy jet's encounter with a UFO, group says
A new purported military video of an unidentified aircraft has been made public, following the Pentagon's acknowledgment last year that it had shelved an initiative devoted to identifying unknown objects in aerospace.
Exclusive: Trump getting a parade but tanks won't roll down Pennsylvania avenue
President Donald Trump will get his military parade, but it is unlikely to mirror the Paris Bastille Day event which inspired him as it will not involve any heavy military vehicles like tanks to avoid doing damage to the streets of Washington, according to a Pentagon planning memo shown to CNN.
Trump's tariff plan could create costs for Pentagon
President Donald Trump's announcement that the US will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum will not only impact the US domestic economy, but also the Pentagon, potentially raising costs and straining vital military partnerships overseas.
Kelly: WH handling of classified material 'wasn't up to the standards'
White House chief of staff John Kelly told reporters on Friday that the White House's handling of classified material "wasn't up to the standards" he had previously seen in his governmental career.
McMaster could leave WH after months of tension with Trump
With tensions flaring between President Donald Trump and national security adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the Pentagon is considering options that would allow the President to potentially move the three-star general out of his current role and back into the military, according to half a dozen defense and administration officials.
Concern over parade grows at Pentagon, officials say
There is growing concern within the U.S. military about the costs of President Donald Trump's proposed military parade and the disruption it could cause.
Pentagon asks for major budget increase amid threats from Russia, China and North Korea
Citing increasing threats from China and Russia, the Pentagon is asking for a major boost in military spending for 2019, requesting Congress approve a budget of $686 billion -- one of the largest in US history.
DC mayor's office says Trump must foot bill for military parade
If President Donald Trump wants a military parade, then he's going to have to find a way to pay for it.
Mattis says Trump's parade request reflects 'affection' for troops
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Wednesday that the Pentagon is preparing options for a possible military parade to send to President Donald Trump for consideration.
Trump tells Pentagon to plan a military parade
President Donald Trump has asked for a military parade and the Pentagon is reviewing potential dates, Pentagon spokesman Charlie Summers said Tuesday.
Mattis fires two top Guantanamo officials
Secretary of Defense James Mattis fired two top Guantanamo Bay officials on Monday over a "loss of confidence," a senior defense official tells CNN.
