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New Pentagon head to push NATO on military spending

by Scott Tong
Jun 24, 2019
Mark Esper will tell NATO partners to keep boosting defense spending.
A car drives past graffiti reading "Thank you NATO" and featuring the U.S. flag near the village of Stagovo, Kosovo, on March 24.
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Mixed response to Trump’s call for NATO members to boost defense spending

by Sally Herships
Apr 12, 2017
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is wrapping up a two-day visit to the U.S. Later today, he’ll hold a joint press conference with President Trump in Washington. The U.S. is the main contributor to the military alliance. Trump, like many presidents before him, has repeatedly called on the other 27 NATO members to spend more on defense. […]
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Politics Inside Out

What's the big deal about Goldman Sachs?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andrea Seabrook
Dec 12, 2016
Plus, Trump targets Lockheed Martin and F-35 fighter jet costs.
Gary Cohn, president and chief operating officer at Goldman Sachs, talks on his phone as he arrives at Trump Tower, November 29, 2016 in New York City.
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U.S. allies ponder Trump comments on defense spending

by Stephen Beard
Nov 16, 2016
The president-elect says allies must pay more towards defense costs.
A U.S. Navy veteran participates in an opening prayer during a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump September 6, 2016 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   
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The dark territory of Cyberwarfare

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 15, 2016
What do Reagan, a sci-fi movie, and a train station master all have in common?
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Despite solid numbers, analysts cautious about Boeing

by Kimberly Adams
Oct 21, 2015
A slowdown in the defense sector is offset by commercial sales, for now.
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Fun fact Friday: A lot of business buzz

by Gina Martinez
Mar 6, 2015
We traveled the world to bring you the best in business news this week.
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