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Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

"Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing," Defense News In a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from senators regarding the Pentagon's late budget request and the administration's military actions. The discussion highlighted concerns over

Trump’s tariff plan threatens US weapons production and allied defense ties

Trump’s tariff plan threatens US weapons production and allied defense ties

President Donald Trump’s proposed global tariff regime is facing growing scrutiny from defense industry leaders and foreign allies, reports Politico, who warn it could disrupt weapons production, drive up costs, and undermine international defense partnerships critical to countering China and Russia. The tariffs—up to 20 percent on goods

DOD press release: DOGE finds $80 million in waste

DOD press release: DOGE finds $80 million in waste

DOD announced via press release that DOGE identified approximately $80 million in "wasteful spending" on programs deemed unrelated to its core mission. Highlighted expenditures include $1.9 million for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, $6 million to the University of Montana for democracy initiatives, and $1.6