defense
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After what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did on his visit this year, I’m not sure that will ever happen again.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The bill expands on existing Defense Department protocols.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The administration is likely considering using Defense Production Act authorities, but the Veda expert said he doesn’t think those seem like a good fit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
During those tests, the terminal successfully transmitted data to Earth through NASA's Tracking and Relay Satellite system as well as commercial networks operated by Viasat and SES Space and Defense.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird appeared on television condemning the newspaper for printing secret military documents.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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