The 2007 defense authorization bill, passed late before the Congressional recess and sent to the President on Oct. 5, has two directives related to religion, one to the Air Force and one to the Navy. The Air Force, lawmakers say, must “rescind the policy and revised interim guidelines” it slaved over, trying to appease all sides in a continuing controversy, and “reinstate” its earlier 1999 policy. The Navy must “rescind” a recent religious ministry instruction and reinstate its older policy. Is it back to square one
China thinks it will be able to invade Taiwan by 2027 and has developed a technology edge in many key areas—but it is artificial intelligence that may be the decisive factor should conflict erupt, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.