Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs to cut next year to fund President Donald Trump’s priorities, such as building the Iron Dome for America and securing borders. Robert Salesses, performing the duties of deputy secretary of defense, emphasized redirecting Pentagon spending to support warfighters and targeting excessive bureaucracy, climate change programs, and diversity initiatives deemed wasteful. The $50 billion in savings would represent approximately 8% of the military’s budget, with specific details on which programs would be cut still unclear.
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EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivity
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, discussing developments in bilateral ties, specifically focusing on direct flights and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. They reviewed peace and tranquility in border areas and emphasized the importance of resuming direct flight connectivity and facilitating travel between the two countries. Full Article
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