Judge Rebukes #Hegseth, Says #Pentagon Violated #CourtOrder

A Washington federal judge found the Pentagon violated a court order by reinstating restrictions on #press #access in an opinion that sharply criticized #Defense Sec Pete Hegseth for curtailing #FreeSpeech rights with the nation at #war.

#law #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreePress #journalism #FourthEstate #Trump #dictatorship #fascism #propaganda
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Judge Rebukes Hegseth, Says Pentagon Violated Court Order (1)

A Washington federal judge found the Pentagon violated a court order by reinstating restrictions on press access in an opinion that sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for curtailing free speech rights with the nation at war.

^{Suzanne Monyak (news.bloomberglaw.com)}

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#Hegseth claims about #IranWar contradict reality, officials say


The #defense secretary’s portrayal of #US success in the conflict risks misinforming the public & #Trump.

#disinformation #propaganda #intelligence #TrumpsWar #Iran #war #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #economy
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#TRUMP ASKS FOR $1.5 TRILLION FOR #DEFENSE, AID TO #UKRAINE IS CUT BY 99%: On April 3, the Trump administration requested a record $1.5 trillion from Congress for defense in 2027, which is 44% higher than this year.

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While Ukraine aid runs dry, Trump asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion in military spending

The proposed budget calls for a $445 billion (44%) increase in defense funds in 2027 — as U.S. military aid to Ukraine has dropped by 99% under Trump's watch.

^{Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)}

White House Seeks $1.5 Trillion for #Defense in New #Budget Request

The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep #cuts to #DomesticPrograms, some of which the #Trump admin describes as wasteful [which means they’re likely crucial social welfare programs].

#kakistocracy #USpol #Project2025 #law
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The federal government is charging a skyrocketing number of migrants with trespassing in military zones.

But the boundaries can be hard to pinpoint — even for investigative reporters.
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#News #Immigration #Military #Defense #Border #Law #Government #Journalism

Why We Went Looking for National Defense Areas Along the U.S. Southern Border

The federal government is charging a skyrocketing number of migrants with trespassing in military zones. The boundaries can be hard to pinpoint — even for investigative reporters.

^{cengiz.yar@propublica.org (ProPublica)}

Invoking “faith” in #wartime, Pete #Hegseth breaks norms & worries critics

The #defense secretary is upending decades-old norms, & current & former leaders say his proselytizing violates the #Constitution & undermines troop cohesion.

#law #Trump #Republicans #FreedomOfReligion #Christianity #Evangelism #NewApostolicReformation #NAR #military #war #NationalSecurity #geopolitics
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