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YOUTUBE (CNN) - FBI was circling Sen. Collins' team—until Trump got in the way: ProPublica

An investigation by ProPublica reveals that federal anti-corruption agents were building a bribery case examining Senator Susan Collins and a major defense donor. The inquiry focused on whether millions in taxpayer-funded naval contracts were traded for illegal campaign cash. Before investigators could proceed, the probe was abruptly halted after a Trump administration shake-up gutted the FBI unit leading the case. Collins's campaign has strongly denied the allegations, calling them completely false, while her political opponents demand answers as a tight Senate race hangs in the balance. 0:00 Details of the FBI probe 0:55 ProPublica reporter unpacks the alleged crimes 4:14 Democrats see a prime opportunity to unseat Susan Collins Watch…

STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - Hegseth announces new evaluation process for promotion of colonels and Navy captains | Stars and Stripes

The latest guidance did not specify how the Pentagon will define or measure “joint warfighting ability.”

STRIPES (Julie Masson) - South Korea questions North’s claim about new ‘ultra-modern’ weapon after launches | Stars and Stripes

South Korea cast doubt on North Korea’s claim that two missiles launched over the weekend tested what Kim Jong Un called “ultra-modern” technology.

STRIPES (Stars and Stripes Brie...) - Army plans small nuclear reactor at Aberdeen Proving Ground | Stars and Stripes

Aberdeen Proving Ground northeast of Baltimore will receive a small nuclear reactor and a natural gas power plant as part of the Army’s $2.2 billion Janus Project, which aims to provide safe and reliable nuclear power while expanding U.S. manufacturing and technological expertise.

STRIPES (Lydia Gordon) - Ex-firearms instructor admits ‘grossly negligent’ conduct in reservist’s death | Stars and Stripes

A former civilian firearms instructor who fatally shot a reservist soldier during training will plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter, court documents. say.

STRIPES (Stars and Stripes Brie...) - Settlement of Camp Lejeune case shows dilemma facing many victims | Stars and Stripes

Victims are weighing the decision to accept early settlements over contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune when it appears that lawsuits pending in federal court in North Carolina could later come to a conclusion that would require the government to pay out billions of dollars.