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Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has not discussed "formal plans" to deploy U.S.
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Analysis-Investors in defense stocks wary as Trump places new limits on CEO pay and dividends

Analysis-Investors in defense stocks wary as Trump places new limits on CEO pay and dividends

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Investors in defense contractors worry that a White House order restricting CEO pay, dividends and stock buybacks could reduce returns for shareholders and impede the companies' ability to attract the best executives. U.S.
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Sean Cooksey to Leave Trump Administration for Private Sector Role

Sean Cooksey to Leave Trump Administration for Private Sector Role

Sean Cooksey, the top lawyer in Vice President JD Vance's office, is set to depart the Trump administration to join BGR Group, a lobbying and public affairs firm. Cooksey played a crucial role in the White House's negotiations to keep TikTok operational in the U.S., leading to a deal that placed the platform under American investor control. His departure marks the end of a year-long tenure where he also contributed to forming the Justice Department's Division for National Fraud Enforcement. Cooksey's move to the private sector follows his involvement in significant policy negotiations, including those related to TikTok and U.S.-U.K. data access discussions.
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White House Plans Gaza Board of Peace Meeting to Focus on Reconstruction Efforts

White House Plans Gaza Board of Peace Meeting to Focus on Reconstruction Efforts

The White House is organizing a meeting for the Gaza Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19, to discuss raising funds for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and to implement the second phase of President Trump's Gaza peace deal. This meeting will bring together leaders and diplomats from various nations involved in the board. The initiative aims to address the ongoing challenges in Gaza and to further the peace process initiated by President Trump.
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Raytheon secures deal to build thousands of missiles for the US, including Tomahawks

Raytheon secures deal to build thousands of missiles for the US, including Tomahawks

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Raytheon, a unit of RTX, has reached a seven-year agreement with the Pentagon to boost production of Tomahawks, air-to-air missiles and ballistic missile interceptors, the company said on Wednesday.
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Trump Administration Launches $12B Plan to Stockpile Rare Earths to Counter Chinese Dominance

Trump Administration Launches $12B Plan to Stockpile Rare Earths to Counter Chinese Dominance

The Trump administration has initiated a $12 billion plan to stockpile critical minerals, aiming to reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese rare earths. This initiative, known as 'Project Vault,' seeks to secure the supply chain for manufacturing and defense technologies. The U.S. Navy and other defense sectors heavily rely on these minerals, which are crucial for the production of advanced military equipment. The plan includes a $10 billion loan backing from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and $1.7 billion in private investment. Additionally, the U.S. government has acquired a 15% equity stake in MP Materials, a domestic rare earths producer, with a 10-year agreement for the Pentagon to purchase all of its magnet production.
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Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies

Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress, has died
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Navy Pilot from Indiana to Participate in Super Bowl LX Flyover, Celebrating America's 250th Birthday

Navy Pilot from Indiana to Participate in Super Bowl LX Flyover, Celebrating America's 250th Birthday

Commander Mike Jennings, a U.S. Navy pilot from Camby, Indiana, will participate in a military flyover at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. The flyover, featuring members of the U.S. Navy and Air Force, will occur during the national anthem before the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. This event is part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday. Jennings, who commands the VFA-97 squadron at NAS Lemoore, California, expressed pride in representing the Navy at such a significant event. The flyover will include a formation of F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets, F-35C Lightning IIs, F-15C Eagles, and B-1B Lancers.
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Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died

Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress, has died
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President Trump to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Amid Controversy

President Trump to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Amid Controversy

President Trump plans to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds, a move that has sparked controversy given the historical figure's contentious legacy. The statue, a reconstruction of one previously destroyed in Baltimore, is being supported by Italian American groups and funded through local charities and federal grants. The decision aligns with Trump's previous actions to honor Columbus, including a proclamation recognizing him as 'the original American hero.' This initiative is part of a broader effort by the administration to reshape historical narratives and cultural symbols in the nation's capital.
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Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to ‘take over’ elections

Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to ‘take over’ elections

Officials in Georgia’s Fulton County have asked a federal court to order the FBI to return ballots and other documents from the 2020 election that it seized last week, The move escalates a voting battle as President Donald Trump says he wants to “take over” elections from Democratic-run areas with the November midterms on the horizon
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Pentagon Launches Drone Dominance Program with 25 Vendors Competing for $150M

Pentagon Launches Drone Dominance Program with 25 Vendors Competing for $150M

The Pentagon has announced the selection of 25 vendors to participate in the first phase of its Drone Dominance Program, known as 'the Gauntlet.' This initiative aims to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The evaluation phase will commence on February 18 at Fort Benning, Georgia, where military drone operators will assess the equipment provided by these vendors. The program is part of a broader strategy to field one-way attack drones, with the Pentagon planning to spend over $1 billion across four phases. The initiative seeks to address the U.S. military's lag in drone technology compared to adversaries like China. The selected vendors include both well-known and emerging companies, with some based in Ukraine. The Pentagon aims to have hundreds of thousands of weaponized drones ready for combat by 2027.