Category: military
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Fairfax County Marks Veterans Day With Tax Relief, Hiring Help and a New Barn at Wolf Trap
Supervisor Walter Alcorn's update cites an estimated 65,000 veterans and 13,000 active-duty personnel in the county, and a free Rotary pancake breakfast for veterans on Nov. 14.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateSocial IssuesMilitaryEducation Veterans DayFairfax CountyWalter AlcornVeterans and Military Families CommissionWolf Trapbike lanesPlan ForwardHunter Mill DistrictComprehensive Plan
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DHS Tests Counter-Drone Tech at Choctaw Nation Testbed in Oklahoma
DHS Science and Technology Directorate evaluated 11 commercial vendors' counter-drone systems, including kinetic interceptors and directed energy, at the Choctaw Nation testbed in Oklahoma.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryRoboticsTransportation DHS Science and Technology DirectorateCounter-Unmanned Aircraft SystemsChoctaw Nation of OklahomaMarkwayne MullinKinetic IVFederal Aviation Administrationdrone mitigationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DeWine, Tressel Induct 19 Veterans Into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel welcomed 19 veterans from 13 counties into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, honoring post-military service to their communities.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues Ohio Veterans Hall of FameMike DeWineJim TresselOhio Department of Veterans ServicesveteransColumbusOhio National GuardOhio Governors Office
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Spanberger Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Former Congressman Bill Whitehurst
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ordered flags flown at half-staff Saturday in memory of former U.S. Congressman George William "Bill" Whitehurst, who represented Hampton Roads for nine terms.
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMilitaryEducation George William WhitehurstAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaHampton RoadsOld Dominion Universityflag orderU.S. CongressReston
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Treasury Sanctions Two Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organizations Backing Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG
OFAC sanctions Guatemala's Los Mendoza and Los Huistas DTOs for supporting Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG, targeting trafficking corridors along the Honduran and Mexican borders.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentLatin AmericaLegalMilitary OFACLos Mendoza DTOLos Huistas DTOSinaloa CartelCJNGGuatemaladrug trafficking sanctionsUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: Brookings Previews APEC Summit, Warns of Ethiopia-Eritrea War Risk
Brookings is reporting that Trump and Xi will meet at next week's APEC summit in Shenzhen, possibly with Putin, while scholars warn a third Ethiopia-Eritrea war could widen Red Sea conflicts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldConflictGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceAsiaMilitaryTrade APEC summitShenzhenTrumpXi JinpingEthiopiaEritreaNvidiaUkraineBrookings
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Department of War Renames CDAO as Super Intelligence Office
The Department of War has redesignated its Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office as the Super Intelligence Office, unveiling a new logo, domain at SI.mil and updated social channels.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Super Intelligence OfficeDepartment of WarChief Digital and Artificial Intelligence OfficeCameron StanleyMaven Smart SystemWar Data PlatformSI-First militaryU.S. Department of War
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Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO After Second Affair Allegation
Nvidia's board accepted the resignation of the 33-year chief executive after Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, that he had an intimate relationship with a second employee.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaComputers and InternetSocial IssuesPolitics and GovernmentConflictArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsCongressMilitaryLaw EnforcementCanadaUSAWhite HouseClimate ChangeTransportationLegalFinancial Markets Jensen HuangNvidiaWIRED BackchannelMadison HuangSIGGRAPHDenver, Coloradocorporate scandalMicrosoft outageChris Van HollenChuck SchumerMoscow car bombFaceStealerNewsweekMicrosoft 365 outageBishnoi groupStellantisCBC NewsCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)elder abusefifth estateMarketplaceCBC Morning Brief
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports AUKUS Progress, Submarine Delivery Timelines and Army Drone Buying Shift
Breaking Defense reports an admiral saying AUKUS is on track and partly ahead of schedule, plus submarine delivery targets, Army drone purchasing plans and a new Air Force trainer.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressAsiaAustralasia AUKUSColumbia-class submarineBreaking DefenseSpace Development AgencyT-19AArmy dronesPete HegsethBreaking Defense Daily
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Pentagon Expands Childcare Fee Assistance to Faith-Based and Community Providers
The pilot covers Arkansas, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and Miami-Dade County, Florida, and is effective immediately.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationMilitary Department of WarMilitary Child Care in Your Neighborhoodchildcare fee assistancemilitary familiesJennifer HegsethAnthony TataMiami-Dade CountyU.S. Department of WarMilitary Spouse Commission
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns After Reports of Multiple Affairs
CFO Colette Kress is interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent replacement, and lawmakers from both parties want to know when Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick knew Huang was in contact with a suspected Chinese asset.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAChinaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTradeFederal GovernmentElectionWorldConflictAsiaMilitaryLaw EnforcementEntertainmentFinancial MarketsWhite HouseCongressDemocratic PartyEuropeMusicMediaFilm and TVEconomyGeneral PoliticsHealthBankingLegalAustralia Jensen HuangNvidiaChuck SchumerHoward LutnickSaudi ArabiaNewsweekNorth KoreaKim Jong Unconstitutional amendmentMoscow car bombSergei ZavorotnyU.S.-China technology warDonald TrumpASEAN summitAPEC summitunderwater dronesColette KressSteve WitkoffJared KushnerChris Van HollenNPR Breaking NewsNPRWall Street JournalSpaceXUkraineIranDisneylandWall Street Journal Editorial BoardSilicon Valleycorporate governancePlatformerThe PlatformerMicrosoft outageOutlookAPRATony BurkeWashington DC shootingABC News AMAlice HuangMicrosoft Outlook outageWashington DC gym shootingAustralian Prudential Regulation AuthorityBarrington Tops National Park
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Hegseth Elevates Special Operations Office, Renames It Office of Strategic Services
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has elevated the special operations assistant secretary to equal footing with military department secretaries, renaming the office the Office of Strategic Services with a $45 million budget boost.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarOffice of Strategic ServicesSpecial OperationsMilitary Department SecretariesDefense BudgetLegislative Proposals
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Vandenberg Coalition Marks Veterans Day With Call to Go Beyond 'Thank You for Your Service'
The Vandenberg Coalition's executive director says "thank you for your service" felt "too simple" and "too easy," as the group honors veterans and highlights new national security commentary.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldMilitaryElectionMiddle EastAsiaEurope Veterans DayThe Vandenberg Coalitionthank you for your serviceRichard FontaineRebeccah HeinrichsElise Stefaniknational security
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Media Monitor: Two Top Leaders Depart CBS News' 'Face the Nation' as Poynter Roundup Covers Biden Interview, Hegseth Incident, ONA Cuts and Rex Ryan Arrest
Poynter reports Mary Hager and Anne Hsu are leaving CBS News' "Face the Nation," plus Joe Biden's People interview, a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimand for Pete Hegseth's group, ONA's 2027 conference cancellation and Rex Ryan's arrest.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportLaw EnforcementFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentMilitary CBS NewsFace the NationMary HagerJoe BidenPete HegsethOnline News AssociationRex RyanPoynter.org
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Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat in Historic Upset
Colom, a district attorney, becomes the state's first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction and its first Democratic senator since 1982, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Politics and GovernmentHealthConflictLaw EnforcementElectionGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyEuropeMilitaryWorldUSARussiaUkraineCongressWhite HouseMediaSocial IssuesBusinessScience & TechnologyComputers and Internet Scott ColomCindy Hyde-SmithMississippi Senate race2026 midtermsJoe BidenTeddy RinerFrance presidential electionItaly bomb threatsTIME magazineRobert GarciaRussia-Ukraine prisoner swapSS United StatesNPR Breaking NewsNPRPete HegsethHouse impeachment votehazingSocial SecurityUSA TODAY Daily BriefingStarshieldEuropean Political CommunityEpstein Files Transparency ActNewsweek
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UK Defence Innovation Offers £1 Million for Rapid Toxic Gas Detection Technology
UK Defence Innovation launches Phase 2 of its Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases competition, with at least £1 million available for technologies that warn of dangerous gas concentrations in busy public spaces.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetMilitarySocial Issues UK Defence Innovationtoxic gas detectionHome OfficeNational Protective Security Authoritypublic safetyDefence Science and Technology Laboratoryfunding competitionUK Government
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Dartmouth President Beilock Lays Out Vision for the Next Decade
Dartmouth President Sian Beilock has set out her vision for the college's next decade, as Geisel School of Medicine veterans reflect on lessons learned in military service.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMilitaryComputers and Internet Dartmouth CollegeSian BeilockGeisel School of MedicineLorenza Violaquantum computinghigher educationveterans
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Issues Statement Honoring Veterans Day
Governor Jim Pillen marked Veterans Day with a statement honoring active and retired military personnel across Nebraska, recognizing their service to the nation.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues Veterans DayJim PillenNebraskamilitary veteransstate governmentLincolnOffice of Nebraska Governor
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House to Vote Thursday on Major Richard Star Act Under Democrat Discharge Petition
The House meets at 9 a.m. for legislative business, with first votes at 9:15 a.m. and last votes expected at 10:45 a.m.
Politics and GovernmentCongressFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegalDemocratic Party Major Richard Star ActH.R. 2102H. Res. 1247House of Representativesveterans' disability compensationRep. Takanodischarge petitionDemocrat Discharge PetitionArmed Services Committee
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Senate Introduces Three Veterans-Focused Resolutions for November 2026
Senate resolutions honor veterans on Veterans Day 2026, back a National Warrior Call Day on November 15 and recognize National Veterans Small Business Week from November 9 to 13.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentCongressMilitarySocial Issues U.S. SenateVeterans DayNational Warrior Call DayNational Veterans Small Business WeekS.Res.956S.Res.957S.Res.958U.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post Reports on a Man's Discovery of 35 Siblings, Rubio's Flights to Florida Games and El Niño Snow Outlook
The Washington Post reports on a man who learned he has 35 siblings, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's government-funded trips to Florida football games, and where El Niño may bring heavy snow this winter.
WeatherSportHealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral WeatherMilitarySocial IssuesFederal Government The Washington PostNoam TomaschoffMarco RubioEl Niñowinter snow forecastretirement savingsveterans PTSD ayahuasca
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DEA Honors America's Veterans, Recognizing 2,309 Who Continue to Serve
The DEA marks Veterans Day by recognizing the 2,309 military veterans in its workforce, nearly a third of its staff, with Administrator Terry Cole thanking veterans and military families.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryEmployment and Labor Veterans DayDrug Enforcement AdministrationTerry Colemilitary veteransfederal workforcepublic service
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Newsom Marks Veterans Day With $10.5 Billion Investment Tally and New Tax Breaks for California Veterans
The administration says it has invested more than $10.5 billion since 2019 for the state's nearly 1.5 million veterans, alongside a $20,000 state income tax exclusion for military retirement pay.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborMilitaryEconomyHealthUSASocial IssuesReal EstateElection Gavin NewsomVeterans DayCaliforniaveterans benefitstax cutshigher educationapprenticeshipsCalifornia Governors OfficeCalifornia Department of Veterans Affairsveteran housingveteran mental healthLindsey SinProposition 1Homekey+Veterans Home LoansCalifornia Veterans Health Initiative
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Virginia Medicaid Agency Thanks Veterans on Veterans Day
Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services and Cardinal Care mark Veterans Day with a message of gratitude to those who served in the US Armed Forces.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues Veterans DayVirginia Department of Medical Assistance ServicesCardinal CareVirginia MedicaidUnited States Armed ForcesveteransVirginia
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports Trump says he was 'too tough' on immigration after midterms, while El-Sayed cites Leahy laws on Israel aid
PolitiFact reports President Donald Trump told CBS he was "too tough" on immigration after midterms and promoted Stephen Miller, while Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed says U.S. aid to Israel violates Leahy laws.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLaw EnforcementMediaWhite HouseCongressElectionMiddle EastMilitarySocial Issues Donald TrumpimmigrationStephen MillerAbdul El-SayedIsraelLeahy lawsmidterm electionsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Governor Spanberger Honors Virginia Veterans on Veterans Day 2026
Governor Abigail Spanberger marked Veterans Day 2026 with a statement thanking Virginia's veterans and military families and pledging support for healthcare, resources and job opportunities.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitaryEmployment and LaborHealth Veterans DayAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaveteransmilitary familiesRichmondReston
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George Mason Students Build Digital Platform for Northern Virginia Vietnam Veterans Foundation
Two George Mason engineering students used a $15,000 Commonwealth Cyber Initiative grant to build a digital platform supporting online giving and donor communication for the Northern Virginia Vietnam Veterans Foundation.
EducationEntertainmentScience & TechnologySocial IssuesMilitaryComputers and Internet George Mason UniversityNorthern Virginia Vietnam Veterans FoundationCommonwealth Cyber InitiativeVeteran Artist Research FellowshipU.S. Army BandGreg and Camille Baroni Center for Government ContractingveteransGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Mullin Joins White House Task Force at Drone Security Forum to Protect the Homeland From Unauthorized Drone Threats
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin attended the Second Annual Drone Security Industry and SLTT Grant Forum, where leaders discussed counter-drone priorities and $500 million in grant funding ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySportFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMilitaryLaw EnforcementTransportation Markwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securitydrone securityWhite House Task Force2028 Summer OlympicsCounter-UAS Grant ProgramFIFA World Cup 2026U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Governor Sherrill to Speak at New Jersey's Annual State Veterans Day Observance
Governor Sherrill will deliver remarks at the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs' annual State Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues SherrillVeterans DayNew Jersey Department of Veterans AffairsNew Jersey Vietnam Veterans MemorialHolmdelpublic scheduleOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Ivey Honors Alabama's 400,000 Veterans in Veterans Day Message
Governor Kay Ivey released a Veterans Day video thanking Alabama's more than 400,000 veterans, recalling her father's World War II service and touting state support for veterans and families.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitaryEducationSocial Issues Veterans DayKay IveyAlabamaAlabama Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans WeekCHOOSE ActWorld War IIAlabama Governor's Office