Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
Category: Hegseth, Pete
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Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
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Pentagon Asks Court to Keep Its Restrictions on Journalists
The New York Times – Business:The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.
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With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War
The New York Times – Business:A president who calls journalists the “enemy of the people” has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose.
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U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.
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A Call for Reporting Tips Rankles Pentagon Officials
The New York Times – Business:A Washington Post appeal for information about the military qualified as prohibited “solicitation,” according to defense officials.
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Pentagon Bars Photographers From Briefings on Iran War
The New York Times – Business:The decision is the latest move by the Pentagon to restrict access inside the department for journalists.
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
The New York Times – Business:In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
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Pentagon-Anthropic Standoff Is a Decisive Moment for How A.I. Will Be Used in War
The New York Times – Business:The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards.
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Pentagon Gives A.I. Company an Ultimatum
The New York Times – Business:Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.
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Pentagon Summons Anthropic Chief in Dispute Over A.I. Limits
The New York Times – Business:The artificial intelligence company has demanded that some guardrails be put in place as it negotiates a contract with the Defense Department.
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Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
The New York Times – Business:How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.