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AXIOS (Colin Demarest) - Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war study Wed Sep 30 21:08:57 2026

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will lead a Pentagon study of the future of warfare dubbed "Project Meridian," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday. Why it matters: It's Musk's first official role advising the Trump administration since his very public feud last year with President Trump after departing DOGE. He has since reconciled with Trump. Driving the news: Hegseth unveiled Meridian on Wednesday during his second address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. - "We are leveraging a unique source of American advantage, one our adversaries do not have: our innovators, our senior leaders and our technologists — big thinkers and doers who will…

What specific roles do SpaceX and Anduril play regarding Pentagon contracts?

SpaceX serves as the national-security launch backbone for America, while Anduril provides jammers, interceptors, rocket motors, and robo-wingmen.

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Who is facilitating Project Meridian and what is their role regarding the American industrial base?

Pentagon technology chief Emil Michael will help facilitate the project; he previously expressed a desire to see more companies like Anduril, Palantir, and SpaceX flourish within America's industrial base.

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When are the final findings for Project Meridian expected to be released?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the final findings are expected in 120 days, and the rollout will include both a public presentation and a classified report.

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What is the objective and scope of the Pentagon's "Project Meridian" study?

Announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Project Meridian is not intended to produce new policy documents; instead, it will examine the domains that must be conquered and the capabilities that must be mastered, focusing on discovering, developing, and fielding weapons and systems for future conflicts.

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Who has been appointed to lead the Pentagon study known as "Project Meridian"?

The study will be led by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual address Wed Sep 30 21:08:56 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying: "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable." Why it matters: Hegseth cast news outlets as a threat to U.S. troops, escalating his attacks on journalists over reporting based on classified information . What he's saying: In his second annual "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Hegseth accused some members of the media of "treason." - While a free press is important, he said "partisan activism that intentionally smears the troops and the historic mission that they're undertaking is fundamentally anti-American. It's sick. It's a national betrayal. It's…

How did Pete Hegseth describe his efforts regarding DEI and gender equity within the department?

Hegseth highlighted his efforts to reverse DEI and gender equity initiatives in favor of "meritocracy," stating the department will no longer be "woke" or "weak," but will consist of "just warriors."

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What new military initiatives and competitions were announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?

Hegseth announced the creation of a new Autonomous Warfare Command, which will involve Elon Musk to study the future of war, and a nationwide competition to host the next U.S. military base.

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What specific military personnel reductions did Pete Hegseth confirm during his speech?

Hegseth confirmed plans for a 20% reduction in generals and admirals across the force, though he rejected descriptions of these cuts as a "purge."

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Why does Pete Hegseth claim that media reporting poses a direct threat to U.S. troops?

Hegseth stated that media reporting on movements and bases reveals information to the enemy and that journalists put lives at risk when they lie about munition stockpiles.

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What did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accuse certain members of the media of during his "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia?

Hegseth accused some members of the media of "treason," stating that partisan activism that intentionally smears the troops and their mission is "fundamentally anti-American," "sick," and a "national betrayal."

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Trump ads cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million Wed Sep 30 21:03:11 2026

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Millions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on President Donald Trump’s laudatory ads, according to estimates by a leading political ad-tracking firm. And a total of $20 million has been allocated for the effort, which watchdog groups have deemed illegal. CNN’s Betsy Klein reports.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Hero passenger tells Israeli PM Netanyahu how he broke into cockpit Wed Sep 30 21:03:10 2026

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Flydubai passenger Yaniv Hayoun recounted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu how he and other passengers stopped the alleged attacker, saying that he put him in a chokehold and dragged him out of the cockpit before returning and grabbing the plane’s controls.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Fat Bear Week’s newest winner is a nepo baby Wed Sep 30 21:03:09 2026

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Bear 89, nicknamed Backpack, was just crowned as the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026 seven years after his mom took home the title. Here’s how a piggyback-riding cub grew into this year’s chunky champ.

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NYTIMES (David E. Sanger) - Trump’s Voluntary A.I. Policing Echoes What Biden Did. But Is It Enough Today? Wed Sep 30 20:56:57 2026

President Trump’s plan to let A.I. companies police themselves comes amid mounting examples that they are failing to put safeguards on the technology.

NYTIMES (Cecilia Kang) - Who Attended Trump’s AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where Wed Sep 30 20:56:57 2026

A seating chart of the meeting illustrated growing divisions within the artificial intelligence industry and how it is viewed by the White House.

NYTIMES (Mattathias Schwartz and Devlin Barrett) - Justice Dept. Tries to Rebuke Federal Judges for Speaking to The Times Wed Sep 30 20:56:56 2026

Judge Patrick J. Schiltz had warned that the administration’s actions “created a grave threat to the rule of law.” The attorney general accused him of “obvious bias.”

NYTIMES (Jacey Fortin) - Salah Sarsour, Islamic Leader in Wisconsin, Can Be Deported, Judge Rules Wed Sep 30 20:56:56 2026

Salah Sarsour, a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights who leads the state’s largest Islamic group, says the case is politically motivated and plans to appeal the decision.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - KS Democratic Candidate for Senate on how to get the Democratic Party to “a better place.” Wed Sep 30 20:46:05 2026

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Reverend Adam Hamilton, the Democratic Candidate from Kansas running for Senate, joins Former Senator Claire McCaskill to discuss the current division in the Democratic Party and how he hopes to bring the party together. Become an MS NOW Member where you'll be able to watch Claire’s exclusive series, “Political Potluck,” and see who she sits down with next.

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