The U.S. government should use the Defense Production Act to address munitions shortages

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Federal contractors are justified in utilizing COVID-era emergency contracts after the national emergency ended

The GSA should not suspend contractor payments before formal fraud charges are filed

Preserving advanced munitions for a potential China conflict matters more than sustaining current Iran operations

Prewar procurement failures are more responsible for current U.S. munitions shortages than the Iran war

Missile-defense interceptors deserve production priority over cheaper offensive precision weapons

U.S. war planning relies too heavily on scarce advanced interceptors

The Pentagon should mandate uniform safety standards for all military AI tools

The United States should prioritize replenishing its own missile defense stockpiles over supplying foreign allies

Publishing detailed information about US munitions shortages threatens national security

Unconfirmed political advisers should not influence federal contracting decisions

The Pentagon should not own a stake in a private Venezuelan oil venture

The United States should reduce weapons transfers to Israel while American munitions stocks remain strained

Donald Trump’s attacks on munitions reporting threaten freedom of the press

Congress should halt offensive operations against Iran until the Pentagon confirms adequate munitions reserves

Hung Cao’s military experience qualifies him to lead the Navy during the Iran war

Judicial deference to the commander in chief should not permit the dismissal of experienced transgender service members without evidence that they impair military readiness

National-security agencies should be allowed to reject AI products when vendor-imposed restrictions prevent the products from supporting lawful military missions

Federal AI contracts should publicly define permitted and prohibited uses before an AI model is deployed by the military

The Pentagon should not classify an American AI company as a supply-chain risk without technical evidence that the company threatens national security