Overnight Defense: Seven day 'reduction in violence' starts in...
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View ArticleAdditional US service member diagnosed with brain injury from Iran attack
One more U.S. service member has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury following Iran’s January missile strike in Iraq, the Pentagon announced Friday.The new diagnosis brings the total number of...
View ArticleFive things to know about emerging US, Taliban peace deal
The United States and the Taliban are on the verge of signing what would be a historic agreement aimed at winding down America's longest war, potentially fulfilling one of President Trump's key...
View ArticleCongress set for clash over surveillance reforms
Congress is gearing up for a high-profile fight over reauthorizing a handful of controversial surveillance programs months before the 2020 elections.After punting late last year to give themselves more...
View ArticleTrump receives warm welcome in India, announces $3 billion defense deal
President Trump on Monday was offered a warm welcome during his first trip to India and announced that the U.S. and India would sign a defense deal for New Delhi to purchase more than $3 billion in...
View ArticleUS military dependent in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
A woman who had visited a store at a U.S. military base in South Korea has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, prompting U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) to raise its risk level to high.The diagnosis...
View ArticleBipartisan groups push Congress to 'restore the balance of national...
A coalition of 20 advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are joining together to urge Congress to “restore the balance of national security powers” between itself and the executive...
View ArticlePentagon outlines new principles for use of AI
The Department of Defense (DOD) on Monday released a set of principles for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in war.The broad principles include responsibility, equity and governability.The...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump in India announces $3B defense deal | US military...
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View ArticleCoronavirus threatens joint US-South Korea military exercises: reports
The coronavirus is threatening joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, prompting officials to consider scaling them back, according to reports on Monday.Defense Secretary Mark Esper and South Korean...
View ArticlePompeo: Afghanistan 'reduction of violence is working'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that a seven-day “reduction in violence” agreement with the Taliban is largely holding.“So far, the reduction of violence is working,” Pompeo told reporters...
View ArticleTop general: More closures at US bases in Europe possible as coronavirus spreads
The top U.S. general in Europe said Tuesday that closures at military bases in Italy could be extended and measures could be taken at bases in Germany as outbreaks of the coronavirus spread in...
View ArticleMan accused of trying to blow up vehicle at Pentagon
An Arkansas man is in police custody Tuesday after allegedly attempting to blow up a vehicle at the Pentagon.According to the Justice Department, 19-year-old Fayetteville native Matthew Dmitri...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: More closures possible at US bases in Europe as...
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View ArticleUS soldier in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
A U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first such case involving a U.S. service member. United States Forces Korea (USFK) said in a statement Tuesday...
View ArticleSanders: Israel run by 'reactionary racist' in Netanyahu
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “reactionary racist” while defending his support for Israel at Tuesday night’s Democratic debate."I'm very proud of being...
View ArticleBipartisan Armed Services leaders tear into Pentagon over use of $3.8B for...
The top Democrat and Republican on the House Armed Services Committee tore into Pentagon officials on Wednesday over the Trump administration transferring $3.8 billion, mostly from weapons programs, to...
View ArticleDemocrats introduce bill to reverse Trump's shift of military money...
Senate Democrats on Wednesday introduced legislation to reverse President Trump's decision to shift billions in military funding toward the U.S.-Mexico border wall and place new limitations on the...
View ArticleBipartisan Senate resolution would urge UN to renew Iran arms embargo, travel...
A bipartisan pair of senators is urging the United Nations to renew sanctions on Iran that are set to expire in October.Sens. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) are introducing a resolution...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Lawmakers tear into Pentagon over $3.8B for border wall |...
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