Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has consolidated nearly all of the Pentagon’s drone and autonomous systems programs under a single new office that reports directly to his deputy and will oversee what Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell called “the most consequential battlefield innovation of this generation.”The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems, or DRPM-UxS, will become “the single joint integrator for all unmanned and autonomous system programs” in the department, according to a June 29 memo the Pentagon made public Wednesday. Its director, yet to be named, will answer to Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg and oversee how the…
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A U.S. Air Force major was arrested Wednesday for protesting alone on House steps as he called for the immediate impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump.Maj. Jason Watson was arrested by Capitol Police officers at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time for demonstrating on the House steps without a sitting member of Congress, Capitol Police told Military Times. Watson, an active-duty service member with a military career dating over 20 years, walked halfway up the steps of the House to its chained railing to hold a sign that read “Impeach Convict Remove.”Watson was first escorted to the bottom of the…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. The Illusion of Reform I have watched the machinery of federal health agencies up close, and the 2024 election was the last test. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was given the chance to lead the Department of Health and Human Services with the full backing of President Trump, the Republican majorities in Congress, and a public desperate for change. Yet, after 18 months of trying to dismantle the deep state, the FDA, CDC, and HHS remain intact, and the pharmaceutical lobby has successfully stalled every meaningful vaccine safety reform [1]. This…
A U.S. Air Force commander for medical services at a Virginia base was removed from her post this week, according to Air Force officials.Col. Tracy Allen, commander of the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, one of the largest Air Force bases, was relieved of command on Tuesday because of a “loss of confidence,” a Langley spokesperson told Military Times on Thursday.Allen was removed by Col. Stephen Anderson, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, “after careful consideration.”The base did not provide a specific reason for Allen’s removal beyond citing a loss of confidence in her ability to lead.Until a new…
Beef jerky isn’t just a delicious snack—it’s also a fantastic source of protein that’s perfect for on-the-go meals or outdoor adventures. Store-bought jerky can be expensive and loaded with preservatives, but when you make it yourself, you can tailor the flavor to your liking and skip the unnecessary additives. Plus, with modern kitchen gadgets like an air fryer, creating your own batch of jerky has never been easier or faster. Beef jerky happens to be one of my husband’s favorite snacks, and I sure love some homemade beef jerky as well. When our dehydrator died over a year ago, I…
United States President Donald Trump said that indirect peace talks regarding Iran are going well, and progress is being made. Trump made the comments on Wednesday, as U.S. and Iranian officials resumed talks in Qatar, via mediators, telling reporters “the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well.” According to a report by CBS News, Qatar and Pakistan said Thursday that “positive progress was made” during the indirect talks between the US and Iran in Doha, Qatar’s capital, “regarding issues related to the memorandum of understanding” that continued the Iran war ceasefire. Former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster said that…
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday after an unexpectedly brief 18 months in the role. The Army has not given a reason for the leadership change. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie will serve as acting commander until Donahue’s successor is nominated by the Senate and confirmed by the president, according to the Army. “I love this team — it has been the honor of a lifetime to be a part of it. I’m proud of what we built and I have absolute confidence in what you will build next,” Donahue…
The U.S. Navy announced on Thursday that the service reached its fiscal 2026 goal of contracting 45,000 future sailors to man the fleet, continuing a trend over the past several years of successfully meeting its enlistment needs.The service reached its goal three months early, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after accomplishing the same feat in fiscal 2025.“Today’s Navy is stronger because tens of thousands of Americans chose to answer the call to serve,” said Rear Adm. Jim Waters, commander of Navy Recruiting Command. “Reaching this milestone is not simply about achieving a recruiting objective — it’s about delivering the…
The U.S. Navy announced on Thursday that the service reached its fiscal 2026 goal of contracting 45,000 future sailors to man the fleet, continuing a trend over the past several years of successfully meeting its enlistment needs.The service reached its goal three months early, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after accomplishing the same feat in fiscal 2025.“Today’s Navy is stronger because tens of thousands of Americans chose to answer the call to serve,” said Rear Adm. Jim Waters, commander of Navy Recruiting Command. “Reaching this milestone is not simply about achieving a recruiting objective — it’s about delivering the…
United States health authorities are struggling to identify the source of a foodborne illness that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. At least 145 people across 17 states have tested positive for the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. “Local, state, and federal (CDC, FDA) public health authorities are investigating several clusters of cases in more than one state. Investigations to identify potential sources are ongoing,” according to officials. The outbreak started back in May and has continued to spread. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has acknowledged that there are likely far more cases that are going undiagnosed. Cyclosporiasis is…