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Monday, Oct 13

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US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

www.theguardian.com

Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas

Pentagon hoarding rare earths amid China export curbs – FT

www.rt.com

The US military is reportedly seeking to purchase up to $1 billion worth of minerals that are vital for the production of weapons Read Full Article at RT.com

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News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before deadline for signing

www.washingtonpost.com

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

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Newsmax Refuses to Sign Trump Admin's New Pentagon Press Access Policy

www.newsweek.com

Newsmax refuses to sign Pentagon media rules as press corps warns of threats to access and free reporting.

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Pentagon Will Build A Training Facility For Qatari Pilots In Idaho

www.kurv.com

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete…

Washington Post, NYT and More Reject Trump’s Revised Pentagon Press Policy, Citing First Amendment Rights

www.thewrap.com

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell accuses the news outlets of moving the goal posts of their policy expectations “at the last minute”

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Pentagon's Critical Mineral Stockpiling Plan Points To Shortage Expectations

www.benzinga.com

The Pentagon is moving to secure a $1 billion stockpile of critical minerals. The Department of Defense is aiming to insulate the U.S. defense supply chains from China’s tightening control of strategic metals.

Sunday, Oct 12

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Trump tells Pentagon to see troops paid

www.arkansasonline.com

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use "all available funds" to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown, a short-term fix that will not apply to…

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Pentagon steps up stockpiling of critical minerals with $1bn buying spree

www.ft.com

Trump administration challenges Chinese dominance of supply chain for metals essential to defence industry

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Trump Vows 'I Will Not Allow The Democrats To Hold Our Military…Hostage,' Orders Pentagon To Pay Troops During Government Shutdown

www.benzinga.com

Trump orders Pentagon to use existing funds to pay military during shutdown, excludes Coast Guard. Republicans, Democrats clash over shutdown

Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown

www.bbc.co.uk

The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.

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Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

www.wral.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown, a short-term fix that will not apply…

Trump directs Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

abc7chicago.com

Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Pentagon to use "all available funds" to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown, a short-term fix that will not apply to the hundreds of thousands of federal…

Saturday, Oct 11

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Trump directs the Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

www.eastbaytimes.com

The Republican president’s directive removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action.

Trump directs the Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

www.mercurynews.com

The Republican president’s directive removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action.

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President Trump RIPS Schumer Over Ongoing Shutdown, Orders Pentagon to ‘Use All Available Funds’ to Pay Troops

Even amid the federal government shutdown, President Trump is determined to make sure that the men and women of the United States military get their paychecks.

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Trump directs the Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

wtop.com

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

Trump orders Pentagon to pay troops despite ongoing government shutdown

www.katc.com

Trump orders Pentagon to use all available funds to pay troops Oct. 15, easing one shutdown impact but leaving civilian federal workers unpaid.