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WSJ on Hegseth: Pentagon infighting for turbulent times

WSJ on Hegseth: Pentagon infighting for turbulent times

The Wall Street Journal charts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tenure leading the Pentagon with abundant internal strife and growing concerns over his ability to lead the sprawling DOD. Since his contentious Senate confirmation, Hegseth has eschewed traditional management routines, relying instead on a small cadre of loyal advisers. Key

POGO urges overhaul of Nunn-McCurdy Act to rein in defense cost overruns

POGO urges overhaul of Nunn-McCurdy Act to rein in defense cost overruns

The Nunn-McCurdy Act, passed in 1982 to curb runaway costs in DOD weapon acquisitions, requires Congress be notified when major programs exceed budget estimates by significant margins. Yet, decades later, the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) points to persistent failures in cost containment, with critical breaches rarely leading to real

Trump’s Pentagon pick vows audit overhaul, industry-friendly reforms

Trump’s Pentagon pick vows audit overhaul, industry-friendly reforms

Stephen A. Feinberg, a private equity executive with over 40 years of finance experience but no prior government role, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on 25 February 2025, Feinberg outlined his vision to manage DOD's daily operations and budget, exceeding $800 billion on confirmation. He criticized