Pentagon, defense budget

Hegseth wants Pentagon to cut 8% from defense budget for each of the next 5 years
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the Pentagon to find $50 billion in programs to cut this year, to redirect funds to President Trump's priorities.
Trump administration orders Pentagon to plan for sweeping budget cuts
A senior Pentagon official said that money saved through the cuts could be “realigned” to other defense priorities that President Donald Trump has.
Stock of the day: Palantir's surging stock fell 10% after reports of Pentagon budget cuts
Data analytics company Palantir is a major US defense contractor. Its shares were up 65% this year before Wednesday.
Hegseth orders Pentagon to make plans for major budget cuts to align with Trump DOGE priorities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to develop plans for cutting 8% from the Department of Defense budget.
Palantir plunges after CEO Karp changes share sales plan, Pentagon budget cut report
The Trump administration is engaged in a wide-ranging effort to slash government spending and reduce the number of federal workers.
Palantir Falls On CEO Share Sale Plan, Possible DOD Budget Cut
Palantir stock dropped Wednesday on news that its CEO has a new share sale plan and that the Pentagon may cut its budget.
Palantir shares plunge on news of Pentagon budget cuts order
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Pentagon ordered to reallocate $50 billion, targeting climate and diversity programs
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How DOGE Could Impact Pentagon Spending
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