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Biden taps Melissa Dalton for Air Force’s No. 2 civilian post
She would replace Gina Ortiz Jones, who left the leadership post in March.
National Guard activated to combat coronavirus spread in six states, more to follow
National Guard components in California, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Maryland Rhode Island and Washington have been activated to assist in combating the spread of COVID-19. The units are supporting logistics, communications and planning operations alongside state officials.
By Dylan Gresik
Dems, GOP divided after Iran briefing from Trump administration officials
The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of war, but some lawmakers are left with questions about the administration’s strategy.
By Joe Gould
Trump met with his national security team after Afghan official complained about Taliban talks
President Donald Trump and his national security team had an hourlong, classified meeting on Afghanistan on Friday, a day after a top Afghan official openly complained that the Trump administration was keeping his government in the dark about its negotiations with the Taliban.
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
US Naval Academy board hears about handling sea-level rise
The sea level in Annapolis is predicted to rise between 0.6 and 3.6 feet (.18 to 1.1 meters) by 2050, a U.S. Naval Academy oceanography professor said Monday in a briefing about an advisory council helping the riverside academy make decisions on flood-related matters.
Corker demands CIA chief join Senate brief on Saudi controversy
GOP Sen. Bob Corker renewed demands for the CIA director to brief senators about the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
By Joe Gould
Women with military service take on politics
Some have seen combat, others haven't. But they're on a new campaign.
Rebootcamp Roundup: May 25
This week on Rebootcamp Roundup, we bring you the latest on a botched $12 million project at the Veterans Affairs Department, changes to tuition assistance for sailors and an Air Force intelligence officer-turned-politician in Texas who could make history.
This Iraq veteran could make history — in more ways than one
“I’m honored to be the first, but as I say, it’s more important that I’m not the last,” Gina Ortiz Jones said after her Tuesday election win.
By Natalie Gross