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Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soar
President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel.
Senate must back creation of ‘Space National Guard’ to end a needless division
A brain drain in the space arena will have detrimental effects on our national security and our states’ readiness, and creating a Space National Guard is the best, most cost-efficient way to prevent that from happening.
By Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Marco Rubio
Iranian envoy responds to US claim it’s selling drones to Russia
Earlier in the war, Iran was criticized in the West for not condemning Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
White House wrangles with Congress over ship, aircraft retirements
The two government branches are also clashing over nuclear modernization plans.
Iran to deliver armed drones to Russia, White House says
The White House says it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with “hundreds” of unmanned aerial vehicles for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Josh Boak
This week in Congress: Full House debate looms on the annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 11, 2022.
Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons
The program comes amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
House wants troops to chow down bison meat bought from native tribes
The House version of the annual defense bill would have DOD purchase two million pounds of bison meat annually.
Congress wants more troops in Europe as war in Ukraine drags on
Congress wants to see a boost in U.S. military presence through permanent basing and rotational deployment as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
By Jen Judson