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AXIOS (Colin Demarest) - Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war study

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

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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AMERICANGREATNESS (Debra Heine) - DOJ Announces Federal Indictments Against 10 Foreign Nationals Accused of Illegal Voting in Minnesota and Judicial Misconduct Complaint

The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced federal indictments against ten foreign nationals accused of illegally registering and voting in Minnesota elections, while also filing […] Source

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Trump ads cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million

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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.

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Hero passenger tells Israeli PM Netanyahu how he broke into cockpit

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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.

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Sunny Hostin SLAMS reporting on Cornell case (Plus: Jack Smith testimony goes viral) | RISING

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