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Another airman probed by FBI for allegedly leaking intel on Discord
Former Staff Sgt. Jason Gray was suspected of sharing classified information on Discord, where he participated in anti-government channels.
Hawaii soldier awarded State Medal of Valor for hurricane rescue
His actions were credited with saving the lives of six people.
By Joshua Axelrod
Pentagon officials: Syria withdrawal heightens ISIS risks
The Pentagon official in charge of special operations says former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was not wrong to object to the U.S. withdrawal from Syria.
By Joe Gould
US calls for repatriation of foreign fighters held in Syria
The United States on Monday called on other nations to repatriate and prosecute their citizens who traveled to Syria to fight with the Islamic State group and who are now being held by Washington’s local partners.
US intel chiefs contradict Trump on North Korea, ISIS threats
Directly contradicting President Donald Trump, U.S. intelligence agencies told Congress on Tuesday that North Korea is unlikely to dismantle its nuclear arsenal, that the Islamic State group remains a threat and that the Iran nuclear deal is working. The chiefs made no mention of a crisis at the U.S.-Mexican border for which Trump has considered declaring a national emergency.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Russia attempts to dispel US claim that new missile violates nuclear arms pact
The Russian military on Wednesday rolled out a new missile and released its specifications, seeking to dispel the U.S. claim that the weapon violates a key nuclear arms pact.
US intelligence warns of ‘ever more diverse’ threats
Russia’s efforts to expand its influence and China’s modernizing military are among the “ever more diverse” threats facing the U.S., according to a major intelligence report released Tuesday.
‘China watcher’ takes over Senate’s Seapower Subcommittee in reshuffle
Sen. Roger Wicker is relinquishing his sea power gavel in a shakeup that includes new ranking members for the nuclear weapons and cybersecurity subpanels.
Report cites concerns with VA security staff, says former secretary used his driver to chauffeur his wife
The new report finds a host of issues with ethics, operations and management.
FBI: Man wanted to attack White House with anti-tank rocket
A Georgia man accused of plotting to use an anti-tank rocket to storm into the White House was arrested in a sting Wednesday after he traded his car for guns and explosives, authorities said.
Reform panel warns Congress to overhaul Pentagon acquisitions, or lose technological edge
Pentagon acquisitions need an overhaul to work with companies outside the Capital Beltway, according to an influential advisory group established by Congress.
By Joe Gould