Early Bird Brief

Army pilots grounded after series of crashes

Today, the Army has announced its pilots are grounded until they complete a mandatory safety course.

What we know about the Pentagon documents leak

Today, a deeper look at the recent leak of classified Pentagon documents.

Air Force suspends two commanders over classified doc leak

Today, the Air Force confirmed it suspended two Massachusetts Air National Guard leaders in connection to the Pentagon leak.

U.S. says leader of Abbey Gate bombing killed

Today, U.S. officials confirmed that a key organizer of the Abbey Gate suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport during the U.S. evacuation was killed by the Taliban in a military operation.

Biden seeks nuclear deterrence for South Korea

Today, the United States looks to reveal nuclear deterrence efforts to protect its ally from possible North Korean attacks.

U.S. forces evacuate embassy in Sudan

Today, U.S. Special Forces took part in an evacuation of embassy staff in Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum as the country reaches new levels of violence.

Which is the best DoD agency to work for?

Today, Federal Times reporter Molly Weisner discusses the rankings of Department of Defense agencies after a federal workforce survey. 

Senate votes to uphold VA abortion policy

Today, lawmakers voted against a measure to reverse a Department of Veterans Affairs policy on abortion.

Austin expects Sweden to join NATO in July

Today, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin predicted that Sweden would join the treaty alliance by mid-summer, after being stalled by holdouts Hungary and Turkey.

Putin and Zelenskyy rally respective troops in Ukraine

Today, the leaders of Russia and Ukraine make visits to encourage their troops in the ongoing war.