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White House insists Trump has nothing to do with $400m Qatar plane deal — despite it going to his library

The luxe Boeing 747 has been described as a ’flying palace’ complete with two full bathrooms, nine lavatories, a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, multiple lounges and a private office.

The Independent UK

Trump focuses on size over safety in push for Qatari plane

ANALYSIS: The president wants to make Air Force One a ‘palace in the sky,’ says Janet Bednarek

The Independent UK

Trump’s vision for Air Force One will turn it from the ‘Flying White House’ to a ‘palace in the sky’

Since President Donald Trump excitedly announced that he would be accepting a US$400 million plane from the Qatari government to serve as the next Air Force One, even members of his own party have expressed alarm.

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Democrats renew call for probe of Musk-Putin ties - Roll Call

Democrats renew their push for probes into Elon Musk's conversations with top Russian officials, given his access to sensitive information.

Roll Call

Qatar pushes back on reports of $400M Boeing jet gift to Trump

Qatari officials have pushed back against the reports ahead of Trump’s visit

The Independent UK

The Foreign Emoluments Clause, A Qatari Jet, and Honorary Irish Citizenship

More than 100 days into the new administration, the Foreign Emoluments Clause returns to the fore.

Reason

RTX warns of potential $850M hit from tariffs as defense companies grapple with fallout of rising costs

“It's not a panacea for all things tariff,” RTX CEO Christopher Calio told investors Tuesday.

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Army and Air Force libraries are ordered to review books for DEI material

Army and Air Force libraries have been told to go through their stacks to find books related to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Independent UK

Army reenlists nearly two dozen soldiers ousted for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Officials say the Army has reenlisted more than 23 soldiers who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

Father-of-five told he has months left to live - and his job could be to blame

The 53-year-old veteran was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer and initially given just months to live

The Independent UK

Using PTO From Air Force, Former NCAA Champ Giving ANWA Another Go-Round

Rachel Heck joined the Air Force after deciding not to turn pro. Despite barely playing recently, she's back at the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Sports Illustrated

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump's DEI purge

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The Independent UK

The F-47 stealth fighter will likely be the 'most important defense decision' of Trump's entire term, retired Air Force general says

Trump said at the White House on Friday that Boeing beat out Lockheed Martin on an award that could eventually yield hundreds of billions of dollars.

Fortune

Trump Awards Next-generation F-47 Fighter Jet Contract To Boeing

Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing has been awarded the contract for the Air Force's next-generation stealth fighter plane, which the 47th US president said would be named the F-47.

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The Independent UK

‘Gay’ Hiroshima bomber, female and Black soldiers being erased in shocking Pentagon DEI file purge

As many as 100,000 photos and online posts including a female Medal of Honor recipient, Black soldiers and people whose last name is ‘Gay’ may be axed in the diversity eradication ordered by Donald Trump

Evening Standard

South Korean fighter jet accidentally bombs civilians during live-firing drill

The MK-82 bombs ‘abnormally’ released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damages, the air force said in a statement

International Business Times

South Korea Air Force Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injures Civilians

South Korea's Air Force said Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries.

Salon

Ernst military ties raise ethic concerns

One of the most influential voices in Congress on military topics has potential conflicts of interest, experts say

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The Independent UK

Pentagon orders new purge of social media sites to dump diversity, inclusion mentions by March 5

Building lethality in the military may be the buzzword for the new Trump administration, but busywork and paperwork have become the reality at the Pentagon, as service members and civilian workers are facing a broad mandate to purge all of the department’s social media sites and untangle confusing personnel reduction…

Digital Camera World

The United States Space Force releases first-ever photo taken by highly secretive plane in orbit

We've never before seen the mysterious spacecraft in orbit, and only the U.S. Air Force knows what its doing up there

The Independent UK

Hegseth says Trump ‘deserves’ to hand-pick advisers in defense of Pentagon firing spree

White House has fired C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, chief of the Navy and vice chief of the Air Force

Top News

President Trump Fires Senior Military Officers In Major Shake-Up

Defense Secretary Hegseth defends President Trump's decision to dismiss top military leaders, sparking mixed reactions.

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Shooting At New Mexico Air Force Base Leaves One Dead

Shooting incident at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque results in one airman dead and another injured. Not an act of terrorism. FBI and police investi...

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US Border Patrol Agent Killed In Vermont To Receive Military Honors

US Border Patrol agent David Maland, killed in Vermont, to be honored at Fort Snelling National Cemetery for his distinguished service and sacrifice.

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Border Patrol Agent Tied To Cultlike Group To Be Buried With Military Honors

Learn about the tragic loss of Border Patrol agent Chris Maland in a shootout near the Canadian border and his legacy of dedication and bravery.

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