Pentagon announces nearly $9 billion in contracts over six-week shutdown
Among the scores of newly revealed deals is $876 million for up to 60 Chinooks for Germany and about as much for AeroVironment drones.
Pentagon preparing to pull $8 billion from ‘unobligated’ R&D coffers to pay troops
The unusual move comes nearly two weeks into the government shutdown.
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Pentagon readies contingency plans for government shutdown
The department’s 'highest priorities' will revolve around operations securing the US Southern border, operations in the Middle East, designing Golden Dome, depot maintenance, shipbuilding and critical munitions, according to the guidance.
Trump Tries to Take Control of Mattis Narrative
The relationship went through a messy ending. Will the president now try and give Mattis the Rex Tillerson treatment?