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Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted — open the original publisher

Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United States — open the original publisher

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Within the past 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), as well as their parts and components (together, UAS components), on the national security of […] The post Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components into the United States appeared first on The White House .

Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base — open the original publisher

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS SUBJECT: Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of […] The post Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base appeared first on The White House .

Project Libra AI security support — open the original publisher

Finding a low latency, contextual guardrail solution that understands AI-specific threats to ensure a secured, thorough review of all applications the FCA reviews Classification: Research and Development services on security and defence materials.

Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime — open the original publisher

MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF WAR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR SCIENCE […] The post Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime appeared first on The White House .

Russian Hybrid Warfare Activities in Europe: Considerations for Congress — open the original publisher

Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force — open the original publisher

Plan of Action Under the Defense Production Act (Material Sufficiency Committee) — open the original publisher

On October 23, 2025, the Department of Energy held a public meeting to discuss the development of voluntary agreements and plans of action under the Defense Production Act. As part of that meeting, a draft voluntary agreement was released to the accompanying docket and published in the Federal Register for comment. This notice publishes the plan of action for the Material Sufficiency Committee under the "Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium" Voluntary Agreement, approved by the Secretary of Energy, aft

Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and its Derivatives into the United States — open the original publisher

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America’s semiconductor and solar-power supply chains. Yet for decades, America has allowed foreign countries to weaken United States producers in the polysilicon sector ‑- eroding our economic and national security. Today, I am taking action […] The post Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and its Derivatives into the United States appeared first on The White House .

National Purple Heart Day, 2026 — open the original publisher

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of every valiant service member wounded or killed in combat in defense of our Nation and we reaffirm our eternal gratitude for their unrivaled heroism. First bestowed by General George Washington in 1782, the […] The post National Purple Heart Day, 2026 appeared first on The White House .

International Agreements: DOD Has Opportunities to Improve Internal Communication and Oversight — open the original publisher

What GAO Found The Department of Defense (DOD) uses international agreements and arrangements to achieve political, economic, and military objectives. For example, these could include cooperatively developing and producing a military system with a foreign partner. From fiscal years 2021 through 2025, DOD established 303 acquisition-related international arrangements with an associated dollar value of $64 billion. However, both the number and dollar value of these arrangements declined over this

Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Defense — open the original publisher

What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified 79 priority recommendations for the Department of Defense. Since then, the Department has implemented 17 of those recommendations. In June 2026, GAO identified an additional seven priority recommendations and removed the priority designation from 16 recommendations, bringing the total to 53 priority recommendations. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention:  Sustaining U.S. military readiness,  En

Digital AI Omnibus Delays Key Deadlines, Introduces New Rules — open the original publisher

On 24 July 2026, the Digital Omnibus on AI (Regulation (EU) 2026/1744) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, entering into force on the third day following publication, i.e. 27 July 2026. The Omnibus makes targeted amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), introducing deadline extensions for […] The post Digital AI Omnibus Delays Key Deadlines, Introduces New Rules appeared first on cyber/data/privacy insights .

Establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission — open the original publisher

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Military spouses are intrinsically linked to the good order, readiness, and retention of our military. Their support and contributions to our Armed Forces are crucial to […] The post Establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission appeared first on The White House .

Law Enforcement: DOJ Should Improve Training and Misconduct Guidelines for Nonfederal Task Force Officers — open the original publisher

What GAO Found The Department of Justice (DOJ) routinely forms task forces to investigate national security issues and criminal activity, including various forms of trafficking, terrorist threats, and violent gang activity. Through these task forces, DOJ law enforcement agencies partner with thousands of nonfederal officers from state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. Number and Types of Active Department of Justice Task Forces, as of April 2026 All four of the DOJ compon

Defense Primer: The Department of Defense — open the original publisher

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials — open the original publisher

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials Section 1. Policy and General Findings. (a) Recoverable critical minerals and materials (CMMs) are industrial resources necessary to promote the national defense. (b) America’s inadequate supply of […] The post Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950,

Wildfires: Prevention is the best defence, UN says — open the original publisher

The wildfires burning across Europe and North America highlight the urgent need for action now – as climate change, land-use pressures and human activity make severe fires more likely in the future.

Ukrainian Military Leadership Changes — open the original publisher

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations — open the original publisher

Transfer of Defense Articles: Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) — open the original publisher

Transfer of Defense Articles: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) — open the original publisher

Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks — open the original publisher

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Second Report and Order that promotes the deployment of submarine cables while strengthening national security interests in connection with their modern capabilities. The Second Report and Order establishes a regulatory regime for licensing owners and/or operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE), including granting a blanket license to certain current and future SLTE owners and/or operators that are

FY2027 NDAA: Military Service Academy Athletics and Professional Sports — open the original publisher

Managing Critical Isotopes: DOE Could Better Assess Market Needs and Respond to Risks — open the original publisher

What GAO Found The Office of Isotope Research and Development and Production (IRP), within the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, produced, sold, and distributed 265 isotopes during fiscal years 2020 through 2025. Many of these isotopes are critical to medical diagnosis and treatment, national security, industrial processes and manufacturing, and quantum science. IRP made over 7,700 isotope shipments, most of which were for medical purposes. Department of Energy Isotope Production F

Securing America's Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials — open the original publisher

Military Health Care: Information on Use of and Access to Toxic Exposure Records — open the original publisher

What GAO Found The Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) is a web application that links service members’ and veterans’ military toxic exposures and related information from Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) databases. DOD and VA intend ILER to be a multi-purpose tool to support clinicians in providing diagnoses and treatment decisions, researchers in conducting health surveillance and epidemiological research, and Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA)

Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials — open the original publisher

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. The United States military is the most effective and powerful fighting force on the planet. It fields the most advanced weapons systems and technologies in the world, utilizing […] The post Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials appeared first on The White House .

US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas — open the original publisher

The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson said on Friday as attacks destroyed key civilian and ...

FY2027 NDAA: Military Officer Promotions and Dismissal — open the original publisher

Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act — open the original publisher

The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is adopting the interim final rule published on August 25, 2025, as final, without change. This final rule establishes the procedures for developing and carrying out voluntary agreements and plans of action under the Defense Production Act. The Defense Production Act provides a defense from antitrust laws with respect to any action taken to develop or carry out any voluntary agreement or plan of action when certain criteria are met.

Cyber Workforce: Agencies Did Not Widely Adopt Rotational Program — open the original publisher

What GAO Found A resilient and skilled cybersecurity workforce is essential to protecting federal information technology (IT) systems and enabling the government’s day-to-day functions. The Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce program, managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), provides opportunities for members of the federal cyber workforce to gain experience in IT, cybersecurity, and other cyber-related positions. Agencies can participate in the program by either advertising a positio

Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources — open the original publisher

National Nuclear Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Plan for Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities and Workforce Investments — open the original publisher

What GAO Found In July 2024, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released an internal Integrated Science, Technology, and Engineering (ST&E) Plan documenting investments needed for ST&E capabilities over the next 20 years. NNSA’s plan identified and prioritized 46 ST&E facility investments across the nuclear security enterprise that support stewardship of the nuclear weapons stockpile and other NNSA missions. The investments were prioritized by mission importance and mission need

Space Force: Additional Actions Needed to Address Workforce Challenges — open the original publisher

What GAO Found The Space Force is the smallest military service, with about 15,400 total personnel in fiscal year 2025. The Space Force largely inherited its workforce from other services and has completed some assessments as it seeks to right-size its force to meet growing missions. However, it determines personnel requirements based on a mix of analyses that are not consistent across Space Force units. Further, some units operate under personnel requirements that are outdated and do not reflec

FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal — open the original publisher

Japan’s Evolving Defense Policy and the U.S.Japan Alliance — open the original publisher

Department of Defense Contractors and Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence — open the original publisher

Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security — open the original publisher

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. The United States relies on a strong chemical manufacturing sector to support industries like energy, national defense, agriculture, and health care. These facilities produce essential inputs for critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, medical sterilization, semiconductors, and national defense systems. Maintaining a robust domestic chemical […] The post Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote America

Military Health Care: Clinical Quality Management in Operational Settings Like Field Hospitals — open the original publisher

What GAO Found In 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) directed the military departments—Army, Navy, and Air Force—to update their policies on clinical quality management to align with Defense Health Agency (DHA) procedures to ensure high-quality care in operational settings. In December 2024, GAO reported that the military departments had not yet issued policies, specifically on provider credentialing and privileging, and recommended that they do so. As of March 2026, GAO found that Army and A