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Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress

The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.

3 months ago

Honolulu water agency sues US Navy over Red Hill fuel spill damage

The suit estimates it is costing $1.2 billion for the Board of Water Supply to clean up and protect Oʻahu’s drinking water wells.

By Marcel Honoré, Honolulu Civil Beat

7 months ago

Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii

The tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility had leaked into a drinking water well and contaminated water at Pearl Harbor homes and offices.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Karen Jowers

4 years ago

No changes coming to US nuclear posture after Russian threat

In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear orders to his forces, the top military officer responsible for America’s nuclear arsenal has not made any moves of its own.

By Joe Gould

4 years ago

$350m for Hawaii water contamination crisis included in latest stopgap bill

The funding bill would give the Defense Department $350 million to address the issue.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Navy appeals Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks that contaminated water

Thousands of people have been treated for physical ailments and thousands of military families are staying in hotels because of the leak at the facility.

4 years ago

Nearly a third of Defense Department structures have exceeded their lifespan

Some 159,000 structures across the Defense Department "exceed their lifespan."

By James R. Webb

4 years ago

This week in Congress: 2022 starts with leftover work from 2021

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 10, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Biden praises Guard response to Jan. 6 attack in fiery anniversary speech

The commander-in-chief's remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the attack.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Capitol Police working more closely with DoD ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary

More coordination with Pentagon leaders is one of many security reforms put in place over the last year.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

US agencies to investigate Navy fuel leak’s effect on civilians amid contaminated water crisis

The state toxicologist said it’s vital that authorities track how the incident affected all Hawaii residents.

4 years ago

Hawaii upholds order requiring Navy to drain fuel tanks at center of water crisis

The Navy didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the decision.

4 years ago

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