Military Budget Requests Record $338.8 Billion for Air Force, Space Force

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks at a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 2, 2026. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Madelyn Keech/Department of War The Department of the Air Force has announced a budget proposal seeking a record $338.8 billion for the Air Force and Space

USDA, Palantir Strike $300 Million Deal to Modernize Farm Programs, Strengthen Security

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Farm workers in the fields south of Bakersfield, in Kern County, California’s breadbasket, on April 9, 2025. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a $300 million agreement with Palantir Technologies to modernize farm programs and strengthen agricultural security. The deal, announced on April 22, is meant

Iran’s military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say

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Washington — The Islamic Republic of Iran maintains more military capabilities than the White House or Pentagon has publicly admitted, according to multiple U.S. officials with knowledge of intelligence on the matter.  About half of Iran’s stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire

DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts

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Washington — The Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel, multiple sources familiar with the plans told CBS News. The grant solicitations, most of which are not yet public, will fund everything from the construction of immigration