The U.S. Department of Defense is facing criticism after an inspector general’s report detailed significant mismanagement and oversight failures at Travis Air Force Base. This led to critical military equipment for Taiwan being left exposed to severe weather conditions, causing extensive damage. Photos included in the report showed 3,000 body armor plates and around 500…

One of the many lessons learned from Ukraine’s war against Russia’s illegal invasion is the effectiveness of drone warfare. While the offensive advantages to drones are clear, the ability to defend troops against drones in the hands of bad actors is equally crucial. This was the motivation behind Operation Hard Kill, a critical counter-drone warfare…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is holding up the promotion of a top military general. That may sound familiar, but unlike his blanket hold on all senior military officials in 2023, this is a single officer for a specific reason.  Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark is a senior aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and is up…

Thousands of Boeing union workers walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years. And former President Donald Trump decides if he’ll participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Boeing workers go on strike for first time in…

Following the detention of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill during a traffic stop prior to the team’s game on Sunday, Sept. 8, the star player’s agent is now calling for the officers involved to be fired. Since the incident, Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has been vocal in defending his client, expressing concern over the…

Newly released police body camera footage shows what unfolded when Miami-Dade County officers pulled over Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The NFL star found himself in handcuffs a block away from Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 8, just hours before his game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the bodycam video, Hill doesn’t comply with the officer’s…

Court is back in session and Google is back on the defense. A month after a federal judge ruled Google is a monopoly because of its search engine, the Big Tech firm is defending its advertising practices. The cases could multiply calls to break up Google. In a new antitrust trial starting Monday, Sept. 9, the Department…

Miami Dolphins wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, found himself in handcuffs a block away from Hard Rock Stadium just hours before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 8. The incident led to one Miami-Dade police officer being placed on administrative leave. Video footage circulating across social media shows four officers surrounding Hill, handcuffed…

As the U.S. continues its support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, it’s not just military aid crossing the Atlantic. Billions of dollars are flowing into the U.S. economy, invigorating the defense industry across more than 35 states. The Department of Defense has been utilizing older stockpiles for aid, including aging Patriot missile…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary budget bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels.  In a letter to members of Congress on Sunday, Sept. 8, Austin…