Defense Department

Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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Trump Administration to Remove 4 Major News Outlets From Pentagon Office Space

The New York Times, NBC News, NPR and Politico will be replaced by outlets including the right-wing site Breitbart News as part of a “new annual media rotation,” a spokesman said.

By Katie Robertson

Appointments and Executive Changes Defense Department Hegseth, Pete

Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees

Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.

By Kate Kelly

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U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

By Alexandra Stevenson