June 4, 2026

Lawmakers to Scrutinize Hegseth Strike-to-Kill Order

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Republican-led committees in the US Senate and House want a full accounting from the Pentagon after a report revealed that DefSec Pete Hegseth gave an order to kill two survivors on an alleged drug boat that had been struck by a US missile.

More Troops Head to Southern Border

The Biden administration plans to send 1,500 more active-duty troops temporarily to the southern border to assist agents ahead of an expected influx of migrants seeking asylum.

Carter SecDef Nomination on Fast Track

Ash Carter received a unanimous vote from a Senate Armed Services Committee eager to see the SecDef nominee at the Pentagon.

Budget Delivers a Merry Christmas to Contractors

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The bi-partisan budget bill on its way toward final approval makes big winners of big defense contractors, especially in aerospace and arms. Investors can expect a happy new year.

Fake Chips Found in P-8A

Counterfeit chips caused sub hunter’s icing sensors to be unreliable.