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No. 2 US diplomat says Iraq war authorization ‘should be repealed’

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Tuesday that the Biden administration supports repeal of the war authorization Congress provided in 2002 to invade Iraq, teeing up action in the Senate on Wednesday.

3 years ago

Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y.

Citing mega hack, lawmakers urge Trump to sign defense bill full of cyber protections

"We’ve got to get this defense bill passed because there’s so much to help us defend ourselves,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyber Solarium Commission.

3 years ago

Ahead of Biden presidency, Pompeo touts Iran policy during Persian Gulf visit

In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Mike Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy that focused on Iran as “the central threat inside the region."

By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Lawmakers introduce resolutions to block Trump’s F-35 sale to UAE

New legislation would halt a $23 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones and munitions to the United Arab Emirates.

3 years ago

Key lawmaker hunts paper trail of Pentagon and State Department resistance to Afghanistan troop cuts

A Democratic-led oversight panel is asking the Trump administration for all documents relevant to the Afghanistan withdrawal decision.

3 years ago

In F-35 sale to UAE, Senate seeks State Dept. guarantee for US technology and Israel

Bipartisan legislation that the GOP-led Senate Appropriations Committee introduced Nov. 10 represents another potential hurdle for the U.S. sale.

3 years ago

Esper, Pompeo drive US anti-China message in India visit

Defense Secretary Mark Esper shoring up defense ties with India to counter China.

4 years ago

Democrats urge halt to security aid to Azerbaijan in Armenia conflict

A growing number of Democrats in Congress are calling for the Trump administration to immediately suspend U.S. security aid to Azerbaijan as fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh reaches its second week.

4 years ago

Iraqi official to US: Reconsider embassy closure

Iraq's foreign minister called the threat to close the U.S. Embassy “dangerous” because “there is a possibility that the American withdrawal from Baghdad will lead to other (embassy) withdrawals.”

4 years ago

US warns Iraqi leaders of Baghdad embassy closure if attacks continue

The warning signals the administration’s increasing frustration and anger with ongoing rocket fire from Iranian-supported groups on or near the vast U.S. Embassy compound.

4 years ago

Warring Afghans meet to find peace after decades of war

Afghanistan’s warring sides started negotiations for the first time, bringing together the Taliban and delegates appointed by the Afghan government Saturday for historic meetings aimed at ending decades of war.

By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

4 years ago

US plans further troop reductions in Iraq by November

The United States plans to reduce its military force in Iraq from the current 5,200 to about 3,500 by November, U.S. officials said Friday.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

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