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US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase

Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.

3 years ago

The US Army Corps of Engineers owns a bunch of dinosaurs — the more you know!

Life ... uh ... finds a way.

By Claire Barrett and Jon Simkins

4 years ago

Trump pressed aides on Venezuela invasion, US official says

As a meeting last August in the Oval Office to discuss sanctions on Venezuela was concluding, President Donald Trump turned to his top aides and asked an unsettling question: With a fast unraveling Venezuela threatening regional security, why can’t the U.S. just simply invade the troubled country?

6 years ago

US anti-ISIS office gets reprieve as Syria pullout accelerates

The State Department unit overseeing the fight against the Islamic State group will stay in business for at least six more months, reversing an administration plan for the unit’s imminent downgrade even as President Donald Trump presses ahead with a speedy U.S. exit from Syria.

6 years ago

Honors for Iraq vet, K-9 portrayed in film ‘Megan Leavey’

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the military dog she served with during the Iraq War have been inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

6 years ago

Marine Forces Reserve chaplain fired

Marine officials provided few details regarding the circumstances of the firing.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

Interview: Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee Chair Deb Fischer on Russia, space wars, and the state of the nuclear arsenal

Fischer oversees a national security portfolio that includes America’s nuclear arsenal, ballistic missile defense, national security space programs, and Department of Energy national security programs.

6 years ago

CENTCOM chief backs Iran deal as Trump chooses critic for top diplomacy job

The head of U.S. Central Command expressed his support for the Iran nuclear deal, arguing that the deal is important to curtail developments in Iran’s nuclear program.

By Daniel Cebul

6 years ago

Trump considers ousting his VA secretary in Cabinet shuffle

President Donald Trump is considering ousting embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, who has faced an insurgency within his department and fresh allegations that he used a member of his security detail to run personal errands.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

6 years ago

Trump CIA pick’s links to torture to fuel confirmation battle

Sen. John McCain says President Trump’s pick for CIA director was involved in “one of the darkest chapters in American history” and needs to explain her stance on torture programs.

6 years ago

Replacing Tillerson as secretary of state with CIA boss looks like it will be a fight

President Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and will replace him with Mike Pompeo, now the CIA director, but Senate Democrats are signaling a confirmation fight.

6 years ago

Tillerson out at State, to be replaced by CIA chief Pompeo

President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday and said he would nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him.

6 years ago