Parnell confirmed that all of the journalists in the newly announced “next generation” of the Pentagon press corps have agreed to the policy.

The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to help offset the cost of troops’ salaries and benefits during the shutdown.

The mystery behind the $130 million Pentagon donation is solved.

Experts say it might violate the Antideficiency Act, which prevents federal agencies from spending money beyond what Congress approves.

A spokesman said the dramatic increase in combat power aims to “disrupt narcotics trafficking” and “degrade and dismantle” criminal groups operating in the region.

The US is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America in the most significant escalation of its military build-up in the Caribbean Sea.