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Admiral who oversaw Venezuelan boat strikes steps down in Pentagon shake-up

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, is retiring after just one year on the job. His command is responsible for deadly strikes on boats off Venezuela that the Trump administration says are carrying drugs and cartel members to the U.S. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

NBC News - Top Stories - 42 minutes ago

Top Admiral steps down in Pentagon shake-up

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, is retiring after just one year on the job. His command is responsible for deadly strikes on boats off Venezuela that the Trump administration says are carrying drugs and cartel members to the U.S. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

NBC News - US News - 1 hour ago

Pentagon press corps surrender badges and walk out over Hegseth policy

Only one news network signed on to the new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Independent UK - US News - 5 hours ago

Senate fails to advance Pentagon funding bill as Thune's new push falls short -- Senate Democrats blocked an effort to advance a year-long appropriations bill to fund the Pentagon, stalling Republican leaders' attempt to restart some funding amid the government shutdown.

Senate Democrats blocked an effort to advance a year-long appropriations bill to fund the Pentagon, stalling Republican leaders' attempt to restart some funding amid the government shutdown.

CBS News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Even in Trump's America, crackdown on Pentagon reporters is chilling stuff

An unprecedented crackdown represents a dark day for democracy and should serve as a wake-up call for complacent Australians.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Senate Dems tank GOP plan to pay troops, fund Pentagon as shutdown hits Day 16

Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

Fox News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Here's Why the Pentagon Says It Can Pay Troops with Money Intended for Research

To keep servicemembers paid through the shutdown, the Pentagon has turned to an unusual fix: using billions in unspent research and development funds to meet payroll. The move ensures troops will not miss checks this month, but it draws money from the same budget that fuels the military’s next generation of technology.

Military.com - US News - 6 hours ago

Reporters walk out as Pentagon 'confiscates' almost all press badges

Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Even in Trump's America, the crackdown on Pentagon reporters is chilling stuff

An unprecedented crackdown represents a dark day for democracy and should serve as a wake-up call for complacent Australians.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Reporters Turn in Their Badges over Recent Pentagon Press Rules

The Pentagon’s Tuesday deadline for reporters to sign its new press access agreement has passed, and journalists have turned in their badges.

Breitbart - World - 20 hours ago

'We are not backing down': Reporters pack up, walk out as Pentagon 'confiscates' almost all press badges

Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 22 hours ago

Pentagon press corps surrenders credentials amid stricter access rules

Dozens of journalists who cover the US Defense Department vacated their offices in the Pentagon and returned their credentials on Wednesday as new restrictions on press access took effect.The...

International The News - World - 23 hours ago

U.S. news organizations reject Pentagon reporting rules, say they undermine First Amendment -- October 14, 2025

Trump has fought news organization on several fronts recently, filing lawsuits against ABC, CBS, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

U.S. journalists turn in access badges in rejection of new Pentagon reporting rules

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Pentagon reporters turn in their access badges rather than bend to new government rules

Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power. The U.S. government has called the new rules "common sense."

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

President Issues Memo Directing Pentagon to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown

Many U.S. troops were set to face their first missed paycheck on Oct. 15, as a federal government shutdown enters its third week.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Fox News joins mass rebellion over Pentagon's 'unprecedented' new rules

The conservative network has joined a throng of US media outlets refusing to agree to a new set of rules for reporters covering the Pentagon.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

'Pentagon Access Is a Privilege, Not a Right': Hegseth Draws the Line as Media Refuse to Sign

Journalists from across the political spectrum face a 5:00 p.m. Tuesday deadline to sign the Department of War’s new Pentagon access agreement or surrender their credentials.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

'Without precedent': Virtually all news outlets reject restrictive Pentagon press policy

The policy would force news organizations to refrain from publishing material that is not approved by the military. Media lawyers say it is a clear violation of the 1st Amendment.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth's New Pentagon Press Policy Is a Miserable Failure

Even the Defense secretary’s former employer, Fox News, is balking at the new restrictions.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation

The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

ProPublica - Technology - 27 days ago

Pentagon Warns Microsoft: Company's Use of China-Based Engineers Was a "Breach of Trust"

The Defense Department is opening an investigation to determine if the tech giant’s use of overseas engineers to maintain sensitive U.S. government computer systems compromised national security.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 month ago