Pentagon Files
Pentagon files and Department of Defense records as they are released, with the context around what each document does and does not show.
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Jennifer Hegseth Paid by Defense-Linked Lobby Firm, Disclosures Show
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife received consulting payments from a Trump-aligned public affairs firm tied to contractor Lockheed Martin.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Faces Scrutiny Over Political Investigations and Alleged Weaponization
A federal judge’s dismissal of charges against former FBI officials highlights ongoing concerns regarding the agency’s political neutrality.
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DOJ charges contractor with losing classified doc, bringing weapons to JBSA
Contractor Zachry Wade Carroll faces charges after allegedly losing a national defense document and possessing firearms at Joint Base San Antonio.
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ProPublica Exposes Defense Contractor Navatek’s Bribery Scheme With GOP and Democrat Officials
New reporting details how Navatek CEO Martin Kao allegedly promised campaign cash to secure contracts, leading to FBI purges after President Trump returned to office.
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Reviewing Declassified Records and FOIA Requests on the CIA MKUltra Program
An examination of declassified records and Freedom of Information Act requests reveals the history and scope of the CIA’s illegal MKUltra program.
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CIA Contractor Charged With Leaking Classified Reports to Journalist Partner
Examining the security vetting processes, historical oversight, and modern vulnerabilities of private contractors handling sensitive intelligence.
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CIA Contractor Ian Brinksman Arrested Over Alleged Classified Leaks to a Substack Writer
Examine how the arrest of a CIA contractor for leaking top-secret intelligence to a Substack publisher exposes new digital security vulnerabilities.
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How Rigorous New Cybersecurity Standards Threaten Small Defense Contractor Eligibility
New CMMC compliance mandates are drastically altering the defense industrial base, threatening small-to-medium contractors with market consolidation.
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Pete Hegseth’s Push to Remake the Pentagon Draws Praise and Heavy Scrutiny
Examining the background and policy mechanisms driving sweeping changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
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Anthropic Faces Federal Ouster After Refusing Defense Department AI Demands
As the Trump administration cuts ties with Anthropic, the firm’s history of intelligence and defense integration faces a sudden, high-stakes reversal.
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SRC Inc. Wins $500 Million Pentagon Contract for Counter-Drone Tech in Domestic Shield Task Force
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Zelenskyy Vows to Resume Refinery Strikes as US Satellite Disruption Draws Senate Scrutiny
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Justices Split on Which Courts Can Hear Veterans’ Benefits Constitutional Challenges
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Author Warns of a Pentagon-Silicon Complex as Tech Firms Gain Sway Over the Military
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The Physics of the Alcubierre Drive: Why Warp Speed Remains Theoretical
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U.S. Contractor Admits Sharing Top-Secret Intel With Ethiopia During Civil War
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Top UFO Expert’s Final Words Spark Debate on ET Claims
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How Pilots and Officials Distinguish Between Mundane Sightings and True UAP Anomalies
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Starlink Outage Exposes Fragility of US Military-Grade Satellite Networks
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No Public Proof: The Provenance of Burlison’s ‘Nordic Alien’ Footage Remains Unverified
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Assessing the Viability and Risks of Civilian Contract Air Refueling Services
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How Pakistan’s New Faaz Missile Boosts the JF-17 Thunder’s Strategic Reach
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Novogene Sues Pentagon Over Alleged China Military Ties
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RQ-35 Unmanned Aircraft Expands US Defense Capabilities
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Shield AI buys Echodyne for $5.3B to boost drone defense
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Bridging the Gap: Assessing VA Resource Expos and Career Paths
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Cemetery Grants Boost Maintenance, Ensuring Honored Rest for Veterans
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USAA and Call of Duty Endowment Offer Free Valor Pack to Veterans
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VA to Hire More Than 2,000 Claims Processors After Record 3.1 Million Claims Processed
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Top-Secret Clearance Allowed Contractor to Leak Special Ops Tactics