Category: military
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Air Defense Gaps, Canada-Ukraine Defense Deal, DARC Radar Site
Breaking Defense reports gaps in US air-and-missile defense exposed by the Iran conflict, a Canada-Ukraine defense production partnership, and Texas as the US home for the DARC space radar network.
Science & TechnologyBusinessWorldMilitaryAsiaEuropeArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceTrade Breaking Defenseair-and-missile defenseIran conflictCanada-Ukraine partnershipDARC space radar networkSpace ForceNGC2Breaking Defense Daily
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DHS Secretary Mullin Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Pentagon and DHS Headquarters
Mullin joined President Trump at a Pentagon memorial ceremony, then dedicated Resilience Plaza at DHS headquarters, featuring a World Trade Center trident beam and Pentagon limestone.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentWhite HouseMilitarySocial Issues September 11 attacksMarkwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland SecurityPentagonResilience PlazaDonald J. TrumpWorld Trade CenterU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Governor Sherrill to Deliver Remarks at 2026 Governor's Annual Military Review
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will speak at the 2026 Governor's Annual Military Review on Sunday at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitaryGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillNew JerseyGovernor's Annual Military ReviewNew Jersey National Guard Training CenterSea GirtMilitary ReviewOffice of New Jersey Governor
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DC to Honor LGBTQIA+ Veterans at September 18 Celebration
The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs invites the community to the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Veterans Day Celebration on September 18 at the True Reformer Building, honoring service and resilience.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMilitaryUSAState GovernmentsGeneral Politics LGBTQIA+ Veterans DayMayor's Office of LGBTQ AffairsWashington DCDon't Ask, Don't TellTrue Reformer Buildingveterans2026 LGBTQIA+ Veterans Day CelebrationDistrict of Columbia Government
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ICE Removes More Than 2,000 Known or Suspected Terrorists Under President Trump, DHS Says
DHS says ICE arrested more than 2,150 known or suspected terrorists and deported 2,015 between January 2025 and September 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentWhite HouseImmigrationMilitaryLegal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Department of Homeland SecurityDonald TrumpMarkwayne MullinTerrorismDeportationTren de AraguaU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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UK Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Pledge to Combat Terrorism Through UN Security Council
Chris Elmore MP tells the UN Security Council the UK remains resolute in fighting terrorism in all its forms, 25 years after the September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictLaw EnforcementUnited KingdomIraqMilitaryLegalArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastAfricaFederal Government United Nations Security CouncilChris ElmoreSeptember 11 attacksCounter-terrorismDa'eshResolution 1373UK Government
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UK Backs Short Rollover of Sudan Sanctions, Urges Serious Talks on Regime's Future
UK votes for technical rollover of UN Sudan sanctions until 9 October, warning the extension is temporary and urging Council members to negotiate a regime fit to protect civilians.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictUnited NationsAfricaMilitaryLegalUnited Kingdom Sudan sanctions regimeUnited Nations Security CouncilKate Fosterciviliansdrone strikesUK Government
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Newsom Welcomes 39 New CAL FIRE Company Officers on 9/11 Anniversary
Governor Newsom welcomed 39 CAL FIRE Company Officer graduates on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the department's 12th leadership academy of 2026, with more than 500 officers expected by year's end.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEmployment and LaborDisastersState GovernmentsEnvironmentMilitary CAL FIREGavin NewsomCompany Officer AcademySeptember 11 anniversarywildfire preparednessJoe TylerCalifornia firefighting workforceCalifornia Governors Office
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Spanberger Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders at Arlington's Fire Station 5
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Arlington's Fire Station 5, honoring the nearly 3,000 killed and the first responders who rushed toward danger.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMilitary 9/11 anniversaryAbigail SpanbergerArlington County Fire Station 5Pentagon attackfirst respondersVirginiaStanley MeadorReston
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TSA Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Unveils Horizon 25 Strategy
TSA commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost and outlining the Horizon 25 Strategy to modernize security against evolving threats.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentTransportationMilitarySocial Issues TSASeptember 11 attacksDavid P. CumminsHorizon 25 StrategyAviation and Transportation Security ActTransportation Security AdministrationFIFA World Cup 2026Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports Houthi Capture of Yemen Port City, New U.S. Iran Sanctions and 'Buy Canadian' Boycott Wave
TIME reports Houthi rebels seized Yemen's Mokha port, new U.S. Treasury sanctions on Iranian airlines, a surging "Buy Canadian" boycott, and 9/11's 25th anniversary tributes.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessHealthMiddle EastTradeMilitaryEconomySocial Issues HouthisMokhaYemenIran sanctionsMahan AirBuy Canadian movement9/11 anniversaryTIME magazine
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Weighs FY27 Budget Shift, Nuclear Microreactor Site, F-35 Cost Increases
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon may push some FY27 priorities into FY28, has chosen an Indiana Navy base for a nuclear microreactor, and is seeking $1.5 billion in reprogramming.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEnergyMiddle East PentagonBreaking DefenseF-35 Joint Program Officenuclear microreactorMV-75 tiltrotorAdam TelleArmy secretaryBreaking Defense - Pentagon
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Ground Zero Tour and Reflection on Memory
Newsweek's The 1600 newsletter commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11, featuring an exclusive walking tour of Ground Zero's remaining scars and reflections on how the attacks are remembered.
MediaWorldConflictMiddle EastMilitarySocial IssuesMedia Bias September 11 attacksNewsweekGround Zero9/11 MuseumRick RescorlaWelles CrowtherOsama bin Laden
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Vandenberg Coalition Marks 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks
The Vandenberg Coalition commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks with a reflection from its executive director and a look at President Bush's bullhorn speech at Ground Zero.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAMilitaryGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseSocial IssuesFilm and TV September 11 attacksThe Vandenberg CoalitionCarrie FilipettiGeorge W. BushGround Zerobullhorn speechradical islamic terrorism
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DHS Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Vows Mission to 'Never Forget'
DHS commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks that killed 2,977 Americans and led to the department's creation, with Secretary Markwayne Mullin honoring victims and first responders.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryLaw EnforcementSocial Issues 9/11 anniversaryDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinSeptember 11 attacksAl-QaedaHomeland Security Act of 2002counterterrorismU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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FDD Brief: Israel Says It Destroyed Hezbollah Complex in Lebanon; Iran Resumes Missile Production
FDD's daily brief covers Israel's strike on a Hezbollah underground complex at Ali al-Taher, Iran's resumed ballistic missile production, new US sanctions, and Houthi gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictScience & TechnologyMiddle EastMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceEuropeAsiaElection Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesHezbollahIranAli al-TaherHouthisPickaxe MountainStrait of Hormuz
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Media Monitor: NPR Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports on GOP Convention and Missouri Redistricting Ruling
NPR's Up First newsletter marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, covers Trump and Vance at the first midterm Republican convention, and reports a court setback for Missouri's GOP redistricting map.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaEntertainmentUSAAfghanistanGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyElectionMilitaryFilm and TVMusic 9/11 anniversaryNPRDonald TrumpJD VanceMissouri redistrictingEmanuel Cleaveral-QaidaNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Reports GOP Stance on AI Data Centers and Record Diesel Prices
Newsweek marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, reports Republican leaders' cautious support for AI data centers, and details a record diesel price spike tied to the Iran war.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldUSAUkraineIranGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEnergyElectionMilitary September 11 attacksNewsweekDonald TrumpAI data centersdiesel pricesIran warUkraine drone industryIndiana Republican primary
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Spanberger Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders on 25th Anniversary
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Public Safety Secretary Stanley Meador mark 25 years since 9/11, honoring victims and first responders, including Meador's own cancer battle.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMilitaryLaw Enforcement September 11 attacksAbigail SpanbergerStanley MeadorPentagonfirst respondersWorld Trade Center Health ProgramVirginiaReston
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Weighs Trump Proposals and Iran Threat
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, questions a Trump dividend promise, and warns Iran is still working on a likely nuclear site.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyMiddle EastFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceHealthMilitary Wall Street Journal9/11 anniversaryDonald TrumpIran nuclear programRhode Island primaryAfD GermanyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Migrants Through Cross-Border Tunnel
Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez admitted conspiring to smuggle migrants through a secret tunnel from Ciudad Juarez to El Paso, charging up to $30,000 per person, prosecutors said.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAMexicoMilitarySocial Issues Alien SmugglingLuis Carlos Davalos-LopezCartel de Jalisco Nueva GeneracionEl PasoHomeland Security Task ForceJoint Task Force AlphaFirearms TraffickingFBI
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Blocks Missouri GOP Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
Newsweek reports the Supreme Court stayed a lower court order in Missouri's redistricting fight, plus 9/11 anniversary coverage, a Mississippi homicide probe and Anthropic AI disclosures.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsCongressElectionArtificial IntelligenceLegalMilitary Missouri redistrictingU.S. Supreme CourtBrett Kavanaughmidterm electionsSeptember 11 anniversaryAnthropic Claude AICharlie KirkNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports $350 Billion Reconciliation Funding in Peril
Breaking Defense reports $350 billion in reconciliation funding is at risk as the Pentagon weighs FY27 priority changes, a $1.5 billion reprogramming for AI and MV-75, and FY26 cost pressures.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceEconomy PentagonReconciliation FundingFY27 PrioritiesReprogrammingAI CenterMV-75 TiltrotorGovernmentBreaking Defense
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Sanders to Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary Ceremony with Arkansas National Guard
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join the Arkansas National Guard for a 9/11 25th Anniversary ceremony on Friday, September 11 at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Media should arrive by 9:45 a.m.
Politics and GovernmentConflictUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMilitary Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas National Guard9/11 25th AnniversaryLittle RockState Capitol BuildingceremonyGovernmentArkansas Governor
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Media Monitor: Vaccine Newsletter Rebuts Claims on Military Injuries, Measles and Herd Immunity
Voices for Vaccines says claims of hidden military vaccine injuries, a mild measles threat and impossible herd immunity are unsupported, citing Defense Department data and public health research.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentMilitaryGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Voices for Vaccinesmeaslesherd immunityVAERSPete Hegsethmilitary vaccine injuriesDefense Medical Epidemiology DatabaseJust The Facts
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to Close Temporarily for 25th Anniversary Ceremony
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will close from 3 a.m. to noon EDT on Sept. 11, except for victims' families, survivors and their families, for the 25th anniversary observance.
Politics and GovernmentConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters National 9/11 Pentagon Memorialtemporary closureSept. 11 attacks25th Anniversary 9/11 Observance CeremonyPentagon Special Events OfficeU.S. Department of WarTerrorism
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Whitmer Orders Michigan Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and state flags to half-staff Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriot Day, urging a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. and community service to honor 9/11 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters Patriot DayGretchen WhitmerGarlin Gilchrist IIMichigan9/11 attacksfirst respondersGovernmentOffice of Michigan Governor
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Media Monitor: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Past $100
The Hindu reports U.S. forces struck five Iranian oil tankers, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, and Brent crude topped $100 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMiddle EastMilitaryEnergyEconomyFinancial Markets IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corpsoil tankersInternational NewsThe Hindu
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DEA Commemorates 25 Years Since 9/11 with Memorial and New Museum Exhibit
The DEA commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring task force officers who died from related illnesses and opening a new museum exhibit featuring artifacts from all three attack sites.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryEducationSocial Issues DEA9/11Terrorist AttacksMemorialMuseum ExhibitAfghanistan
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Connecticut to Lower Flags, Illuminate Landmarks for 9/11 25th Anniversary
Governor Ned Lamont orders flags to half-staff and directs red, white, and blue illuminations for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring victims and first responders across Connecticut.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMilitaryLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Connecticut9/11 AnniversaryNed LamontSusan BysiewiczFlag LoweringMemorialSherwood Island State ParkConnecticut Governors Office