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Defense Sec. Hegseth Cancels $580M in DoD Contracts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the cancellation of over $580 million in DOD contracts and grants deemed wasteful.
Hegseth stated that these cuts are part of a broader initiative, eliminating more than $800 million in programs that do not align with DOD priorities.
Some lawmakers, including Senator Tommy Tuberville, have expressed concern about the impact of these budget cuts on the federal workforce.
Hegseth emphasized the need for lethal machine-learning models, not equitable machine-learning models, marking a shift in funding priorities.

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The Star News Network

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Hegseth Eliminates $580 Million on Wasteful ‘Woke’ Spending | The Star News Network

by Bethany Blankley In an ongoing effort to identify and cut wasteful spending at the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the latest round of cuts total more than $580 million. In the last few weeks, working with the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, the DOD has eliminated more than $800 million in programs, contracts and grants “that do not match the priorities of this president or this department,” Hegseth…

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ThePatriotLight - Department of War or Department of Defense? Take the Poll! – Twitchy

ThePatriotLight - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (or could it soon be Secretary of War?) is polling X users on whether his government department needs a possible rebranding. Which do users like better? The Department of Defense or the Department of War? Here’s the poll. (CLICK TO VOTE)Better name?Have my thoughts…welcome yours. #PeoplesPentagon— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) March 22, 2025As you can imagine, there are good arguments on both si…

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The Michigan Star

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Hegseth Eliminates $580 Million on Wasteful 'Woke' Spending - The Michigan Star

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Patriot Journal

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Pentagon Chief Ends Wasteful Military Spending by Slashing $580 Million in Contracts

Pentagon officials long treated Americans’ pocketbooks like their personal ATM. They’d take hundreds of millions from our wallets with vague comments about “national security.” Well,... The post Pentagon Chief Ends Wasteful Military Spending by Slashing $580 Million in Contracts appeared first on Patriot Journal.

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Worthy Christian News

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Hegseth Eliminates $580 Million On Wasteful 'Woke' Spending - Worthy Christian News

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (Worthy News) – In an ongoing effort to identify and cut wasteful spending at the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the latest round of cuts total more than $580 million. In the last few weeks, working with the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, the DOD has eliminated more than $800 million in programs, contracts and grants “that do not match the priorities …

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American Military News

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Pentagon cuts $580 million in 'wasteful spending'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday directing the Department of Defense to cut more than $580 million in contracts and grants as the Pentagon works with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate “wasteful spending” under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a Thursday video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Hegseth said, “We’re back with another quick update on our efforts to cut wasteful spending an…

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