National Defense
Coverage of National Defense in the Nexus archive.
- MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense
Senator Susan Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee and serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, playing a critical role in funding the U.S. military and addressing national defense needs amid technological advancements and partisan challenges.
- Former Trump national security adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to US President Donald Trump who has become one of his critics, pleaded guilty to withholding classified documents related to national defense. The case involves documents connected to national security matters.
- Palantir Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Military Doctrine
Palantir faces backlash following a weekend post summarizing ideas from CEO Alex Karp’s 2025 book, which reignited debate over Silicon Valley’s role in warfare and national defense.
- ANDREW NEIL: Starmer and Reeves would rather pay people to do nothing than pay to defend the nation - leaving us more vulnerable than at any time in our history
Andrew Neil criticizes Starmer and Reeves for prioritizing payments for inactivity over national defense spending, arguing this leaves the UK more vulnerable than ever. The article highlights concerns about leadership decisions impacting national security.