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Daily Wrap 12 February 2026

Protecting children in war is key to lasting peace, top UN envoy warns After three decades of its mandate to protect children caught up in war, the UN's top advocate on the issue is determined to remind the world that prevention and protection go hand in hand. Read more Peace and Security Political violence against MPs rising worldwide A majority of parliamentarians worldwide are facing threats and abuse from voters, according to a new report released by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which found that 71 per cent of lawmakers surveyed experienced violence from the public – whether offline, online or both. Read more Law and Crime Prevention UN envoy urges renewed political push as Yemen tensions rise The UN Special Envoy for Yemen on Thursday welcomed recent steps to bolster stability and improve living conditions, but told the Security Council that only a renewed political process can end the country's long-running conflict.  Read more Peace and Security World News in Brief: Türk slams relentless Russian attacks, Gaza update, Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar Amid reported heavy Russian strikes across Ukraine on Thursday, UN human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the "continual bombardment" the country's people are facing. Read more Peace and Security From war zones to outer space, radio remains essential Even as the world fixates on ever‑brighter screens and sprawling digital feeds, radio endures with a quiet resilience, shaping how we share experience and understand one another. Its waves travel where sight cannot, pairing with cutting‑edge innovation in some places and acting as a lone, indispensable lifeline in others when technology fails to keep pace. Read more Culture and Education

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Updated: Today in DOW: Feb. 13, 2026

Today in DOW: Feb. 13, 2026 Open Press Events Secretary of War The secretary is traveling.   Read More > Deputy Secretary of War The deputy secretary has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff The chairman has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff The vice chairman has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Additional Open Press Events   Read More > View All Postings   Contacts Additions and corrections for Today in DOW are invited and should be directed to the press desk by calling +1 (703) 697-5131 or +1 (703) 697-5132. For additional media information click here. Public Inquiries Contact us for more information, if you have questions or for technical support. Media Questions News media representatives with questions for the Department of War may reach our press desk by calling +1 (703) 697-5131. Duty Officer A public affairs duty officer is available 24 hours a day through +1 (703) 697-5131.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth travels to Fort Bragg, North Carolina

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Secretary of War Pete Hegseth travels to Fort Bragg, North Carolina Feb. 12, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Friday, Feb. 13. While at Fort Bragg, he will meet with senior leaders and will engage with troops.

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War Department, USDA Team Up on National Security

View Online War Department, USDA Team Up on National Security Feb. 12, 2026 |  By C. Todd Lopez Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, cementing the relationship between the two agencies under the National Farm Security Action Plan, and explaining how they will collaborate when agriculture and national defense intersect. "We're going to promote agricultural and economic prosperity, defend the foundations of agriculture and food ... and strengthen domestic and agricultural productivity," Hegseth said. "Together, we are elevating the protection of U.S. agriculture into America's national security framework by ensuring systems remain protected against potential terror attacks, major disasters and other emergencies, with the full support of the Department of War and the national security enterprise." In July 2025, the Agriculture Department announced the National Farm Security Action Plan, a governmentwide, multiprong effort focused on ensuring America's ability to secure its own food supply, in part by eliminating interference from adversarial nations. Part of that plan involves using presidential authorities to reclaim farmland in the U.S. currently owned by foreign adversaries — such as China — including land owned by adversarial nations that encroaches on U.S. military installations. "When our farmland is threatened, the welfare of the entire nation is put on the line," Rollins said. "It is undeniable that America's enemies are playing the long game, infiltrating our research institutions, stealing our technology, launching cyberattacks on our food system and buying up our farmland. China alone owns 265,000 acres of American agricultural land ... these actions expose strategic vulnerabilities in America's food and agriculture supply chain." The National Farm Security Action Plan is designed to protect America's farmland, and DOW is part of that effort. The MOU solidifies the department's commitment to the plan. "The National Farm Security Action Plan is a necessary step toward safeguarding our homeland against malign foreign influence," Hegseth said. "America is the best of ideas, but America is actually also a place; it is a land ... that we must defend at every single echelon, from space to the farm field." One novel and immediate result of the MOU is that the USDA will have access to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's capabilities. "[DARPA] can do things, they can design things, they can bring things to life that no other agency across the federal government is remotely capable of," Hegseth said. "Working with [USDA], we will ensure agriculture projects directly enhance our military's strength and readiness." While Hegseth and Rollins signed a cabinet-level MOU, another memorandum was signed yesterday between DARPA and USDA's chief scientist. According to a DARPA spokesperson, the memorandum between DARPA and USDA creates a direct path for collaboration on efforts with overlap in national, economic and agricultural security. One example is the DARPA Guardian program, which is developing methods to mitigate the risks posed by non-native pests, including the New World Screwworm, a serious threat to the ranching community, the U.S. food supply and national security. The agreement signed yesterday further demonstrates a whole-of-government approach to tackling this critical problem.

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