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This week in Congress: One week left to avoid a government shutdown

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 23, 2024.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reviews the guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo Thursday, June 1, 2023.

With 11th trip, Austin works to cement legacy in Indo-Pacific

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made the second-most trips to the Indo-Pacific region of any secretary this century.

By Noah Robertson

10 months ago

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.

By Lolita C. Baldor

19 months ago

Russian shelling in east kills 17 as US Secretary of State visits Kyiv

The attack came as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Ukraine’s capital, where he was expected to announce more than $1 billion in new aid.

21 months ago

Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year

Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.

21 months ago

Coast Guard cutter transits Taiwan Strait after Blinken’s China visit

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton conducted a “routine Taiwan Strait transit” on June 20, according to the Navy.

23 months ago

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?

Top U.S. officials have called repeatedly over the past few months for China to reestablish military communication channels.

23 months ago

US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked

About the most the rivals can hope for these days is to stop things getting much worse.

23 months ago

Blinken, Xi pledge to stabilize US-China ties but main US ask rebuffed

America’s top diplomat leaves Beijing without restoring US communications with Chinese military.

23 months ago

Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

24 months ago

House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight

Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

House GOP demands State Dept turn over thousands of Afghanistan memos

Republicans say the information is needed right away in their investigations into missteps leading up to the U.S. military withdrawal from that country.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago