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Drones could replace large US Army units in Europe, expert suggests
What do you with an Army designed for Europe when Europe isn’t the focus anymore? The answer is drones, says one U.S. expert.
By Michael Peck
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting pressure on Venezuela
Government officials from the twin-island nation and the U.S. said the warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday.
Guard deployments in DC and Portland are focus of court hearings
Here’s what to know about the latest legal efforts to block or deploy the Guard in various cities.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime