Amazon sues over $10 billion Pentagon contract awarded to Microsoft
The company claims that the evaluation process "contained clear deficiencies, errors, and unmistakable bias"
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Mattis' former speechwriter says U.S. is "less safe" under Trump
"Our international standing has been eroded and it's going to take years to rebuild that," he told CBSN
Pentagon snubs Amazon for $10 billion "war cloud" contract
Trump waded into the fray earlier this year, saying that the administration would "take a very long look" at the process, saying he had heard complaints
"Caught between two allies": Gauging military threats in Syria
On this week's episode of the "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast, go behind the lines of what's happening as U.S. troops move out of Syria
Military grapples with rising suicide rates
The Army, Navy and Marine Corps all saw the rate of suicides go up as well as the overall numbers, with only the Air Force showing a decrease, according to data released by the Pentagon
U.S. to deploy troops to help with Saudi Arabia's defense
President Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. forces that will be defensive in nature
School construction among military projects cut to pay for border wall
The administration is planning to divert military funds allocated to build shooting ranges, missile launching pads and even schools for children at military bases in the U.S. and abroad
Pentagon approves use of $3.6 billion for border wall
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers
Top Pence aide to become Pentagon press secretary
Alyssa Farah, currently Vice President Pence's press secretary, will become the Pentagon press secretary in September
Trump attends Pentagon ceremony for Mark Esper
Mark Esper was confirmed as defense secretary in a 90-8 vote this week
North Korea launches 2 short-range missiles
1st launch by North Korea since President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone
House wants Pentagon IG to examine whether U.S. weaponized ticks
The amendment orders Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether the U.S. experimented with using ticks as biological weapons decades ago
Pentagon reveals military cost of Trump's "Salute to America"
President Trump has insisted the cost is "very little compared to what it is worth"
Appeals court upholds freeze on Pentagon money for border wall
President declared a national emergency in February that the White House said would free billions of dollars from the Pentagon
Trump nominates Mark Esper to be next Defense Secretary
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan withdrew his name from consideration after reports surfaced of domestic violence incidents involving his family
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Slain soldier's dad unhappy with Pentagon action over Niger ambush
Ex-defense chief Mattis ordered review, worried lower ranking soldiers were taking too much blame, but replacement Patrick Shanahan has recommended no more top brass be punished
Spouses of fallen service members lobby to eliminate "widow's tax"
A 1972 law blocks some 65,000 military widows nationwide from receiving full benefits from both the Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs
Trump to order 1,500 troops to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
California court hears arguments on Trump's plan to use Pentagon funds for border wall
At stake is billions of dollars that would allow Trump to make major progress on a signature campaign promise heading into his campaign for a second term
Elizabeth Warren introduces bill to curb defense lobbying
Warren wants to limit the influence of big defense contractors on national security spending
U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship for violating sanctions
The seizure of the vessel, initially detained last year in Indonesia, comes at a delicate moment between the two countries
First "salvo" missile defense test a success, Pentagon says
It was the first time two interceptor missiles were launched at a single target, and an unarmed missile flying high over the Pacific was hit
2 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan
Pentagon isn't saying who, how or where; their deaths are the 3rd and 4th of American service members in Afghanistan this year
Defense approves policy requiring most soldiers to serve in birth gender
The policy will largely bar transgender troops and military recruits from transitioning to another sex
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Steve Witkoff says
Investigation
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved
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Iran touts closest ever ties with Russia, contradicting Trump
Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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