@MarcusReports

National Security Reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Dad, Husband, Golden Retriever enthusiast, #AvGeek, New Yorker. RT ≠ Endorsement

 Washington, DC
Joined January 2011
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I’m excited to share that I am joining the national security team at @WSJ where I return to reporting on the intersection of business and national security. Send your tips and pitches, or just say hello: [email protected]
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EXCLU: In his first interview since taking the job of the Pentagon's No. 2, Stephen Feinberg, a private-equity billionaire who grew up in the Bronx, explained his approach to speeding weapons production. “The president wants more. The secretary wants more. I want more,” Feinberg said. wsj.com/politics/national-se…

The Wall Street Veteran Trying to Solve the Pentagon’s Missile Problem

In his first interview on the job, Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, a private-equity billionaire, defended his unusual approach.

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I asked Gemini to remove the steam from @Boeing's F/A-XX rendering and it turned the jet into an F-35, which is made by @LockheedMartin
🤖 Made with AI
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BREAKING: The Pentagon had awarded @Boeing a more than $20B deal to develop a next-generation fighter jet for the @USNavy. This means Boeing is slated to build new fighter jets for the Air Force & Navy
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Jeff’s questions during briefings are certainly memorable, but he is one of the most talented writers there is. All the best, buddy!
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Over the past 8 years, Jeff Schogol has been a steadfast and reliable teammate, a trusted voice for our audience, and the heart of Task & Purpose. Today is his last day, and as he leaves, we want to take a moment to reflect on his incredible contributions and the impact his work has had.
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@Oriana0214Aug 19
EXCLUSIVE: FAA officials are raising concerns about the performance of contractor Peraton overseeing the Trump administration’s overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system — unhappiness that could result in scaling back the company’s role in the effort.
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EXCLUSIVE: It was a warning that was shared among women who worked for L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik: Avoid being alone with the executive and be careful on the corporate jet. With @CaraRLombardo @DrewFitzGerald wsj.com/business/women-at-l3…

Exclusive | Women at L3Harris Shared Concerns About CEO’s Behavior Years Before Ouster

Chris Kubasik was ousted after an investigation into conduct with a subordinate. Years earlier, another employee had made a harassment complaint.

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SCOOP: President Trump, for years, has said steam catapults on aircraft carriers are better. Today he ordered the Navy to replace newer electromagnetic launch systems on the Ford-class with steam wsj.com/us-news/trump-orders…

Exclusive | Trump Orders Navy to Restore Older Tech on Aircraft Carriers, Costing Billions

The Navy spent years fighting the president’s push to go back to steam catapults.

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🔊Sometimes @WSJ lets me host podcasts. @DrewFitzGerald and I talk defense companies' second quarter earnings. Listen here: wsj.com/podcasts/whats-news/…

What’s News in Earnings: Soaring Backlogs for Defense Companies - What’s News - WSJ Podcasts

Bonus Episode for July 27. Defense companies Lockheed Martin and RTX report surging backlogs as war increases demand for weapons. Wall Street Journal aerospace and defense reporter Drew FitzGerald...

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There are coloring books for employees’ kids
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NEW: @anduriltech just rolled out the first Fury drone built at its massive new factory outside of Columbus, Ohio
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NEW: @anduriltech just rolled out the first Fury drone built at its massive new factory outside of Columbus, Ohio
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Heather Somerville@heathersomervilJun 25
The latest push by the Trump administration on critical minerals: the Army is leasing land on bases to companies that will build and operate critical mineral processing plants there w/ the one and only @MarcusReports wsj.com/politics/national-se… @WSJ

Army Will Lease Land on Bases for Critical Mineral Production

The agreement with mining companies is part of the Trump administration’s push to establish a domestic supply chain for vital industrial inputs.

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This is probably the only picture ever taken of B-2 stealth bomber flying over an @Amtrak train
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Wtf? - This Amtrak crew, probably, after seeing a B-2 fly overhead
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JUST IN: The Qatari Boeing 747 given to President Trump that will become a temporary Air Force One has arrived at Joint Base Andrews. It will begin commissioning flights, the Air Force said. “Fresh from receiving its new red, white, and blue livery and the final government modifications, the aircraft has entered service to provide critical, secure continuity for the commander in chief.” 📸: USAF
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Here’s more about the Qatari plane and the work done to transform it into a flying White House wsj.com/politics/national-se…

Trump’s Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Will Keep Its Luxurious Royal Interior

The Air Force says that $400 million to modify the plane went to security measures, not aesthetics.

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Lara Seligman
@laraseligmanJun 19
SCOOP: The Pentagon needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war as well as other non-war-related bills, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers in phone calls this week, according to people familiar with the discussions. W @Kubota_Yoko @MarcusReports wsj.com/politics/national-se…

Exclusive | Pentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Bills

Military officials say the services could run out of money for operations this summer unless Congress passes a new wartime spending bill.

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Lara Seligman
@laraseligmanJun 16
President Trump invoked a Cold War-era law in an effort to increase production of critical munitions, according to a memo released Tuesday, a step that signals the U.S. is concerned about a potential shortfall in weapons after heavy usage in Iran. W @MarcusReports wsj.com/politics/national-se…

Trump Invokes Cold War-Era Law to Boost Munitions Production

Concerns have grown that the U.S. has burned through a lot of weapons during the war with Iran.

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SCOOP: President Trump is discussing plans to install a helipad at the White House to prevent powerful new Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn, according to people familiar with the plans. with @meridithmcgraw wsj.com/politics/policy/trum…

Exclusive | Trump’s Latest White House Renovation Plan: A Helipad on the South Lawn

The helipad would prevent powerful new Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn.

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ICYMI: Without Iran War Money by July, Navy Could Start Cutting Training, Other Activities wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-tr…

Without Iran War Money by July, Navy Could Start Cutting Training, Other Activities

The Navy will need to consider cutting training and other activities if Congress doesn’t approve a funding measure for the Iran war if operations in the Middle East continue at the current pace, the...

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@laraseligmanMay 12
The new battleship named after President Trump will be nuclear-powered, the U.S. Navy said Monday, a move expected to increase the cost and complexity of the multibillion-dollar project that was already facing questions about whether it would actually be built. From @MarcusReports wsj.com/politics/national-se…

Trump’s Battleship Will Be Nuclear Powered, Navy Says

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Alterations to the interior have focused on removing the Arabic-language exit signs and contemporary artwork. But oversize leather seats, plush couches and even the faux library bookcases are all staying, albeit with US presidential seals now affixed to the walls, officials said
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@MarcusReportsMay 1
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Will Keep Its Luxurious Royal Interior wsj.com/politics/national-se…

Trump’s Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Will Keep Its Luxurious Royal Interior

The Air Force says that $400 million to modify the plane went to security measures, not aesthetics.

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The Qatari-donated Air Force One recently completed flight testing and Trump is expected to start flying on it this summer
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