Mark Kelly, Pentagon and United States Senate

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Federal judge blocks Pentagon from demoting Mark Kelly over controversial military video
A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a controversial video, ruling his First Amendment rights were violated.

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Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders
Judge says Pentagon 'trampled' on Sen. Mark Kelly's rights, blocks effort to demote him
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon action against Mark Kelly over illegal orders video
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has granted Sen. Mark Kelly's request for a preliminary injunction against Pete Hegseth, in a lawsuit filed by the Arizona Democrat accusing the defense secretary ...

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Judge blocks Hegseth, Pentagon bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Judge halts Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly over controversial video
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Kelly over unlawful orders video
Kelly said in a video statement posted after the ruling that the case was about more than just him and that the administration “was sending a message to millions of retired veterans that they too can ...

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Judge blocks Pentagon from penalizing Kelly over video on refusing illegal orders
Federal judge blocks Pentagon’s plan to punish Mark Kelly for ‘illegal orders’ video

FAA, Pentagon and Laser

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Pentagon allowed CBP to use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace
The Pentagon permitted U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deploy an anti-drone laser system in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday before the Federal Aviation Administration moved to close the airspace in...

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Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say
Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Lasers to Thwart Cartel Drones Led to Airspace Closure, AP Sources Say
FAA causes whiplash with El Paso airspace closure: What to know
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico on Wednesday morning, prompting disruptions for travelers and questions from lawm...

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Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Lasers To Thwart Cartel Drones Led To Airspace Closure: Reports
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
FAA lifts El Paso flight restrictions, allowing flights to resume
El Paso is home to one of the largest cargo facilities near the border, so these restrictions could have a significant impact on shipments as well.

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Coordination breakdown between Pentagon and FAA led to brief airspace closure over Texas, sources say
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FAA abruptly closes El Paso airspace for 10 days over unspecified security concerns

Pentagon Pete’s Hi-Tech Laser Weapon Behind Airport Chaos

A high-tech laser loaned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security is reportedly responsible for the flight restriction chaos around El Paso, Texas, as more details come to light.

Pentagon policy chief calls for NATO based on 'partnership rather than dependency'

Brussels ― Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby called on Thursday for NATO to be based on "partnership rather than dependency" as he arrived for talks in Brussels with the military alliance’s defence ministers.

The Pentagon Wants to Raw Dog the Latest AI Models on Classified Systems

Defense officials are pushing tech companies to loosen restrictions on their most powerful models as the military expands its use of AI.

Pentagon prepares second aircraft carrier to deploy to the Middle East

President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.

Exclusive: Pentagon pushing AI companies to expand on classified networks, sources say

By David Jeans and Deepa Seetharaman Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is pushing the top AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic to make their artificial-intelligence tools available on classified networks without many of the standard restrictions that the companies apply to users.