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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.

By Joe Gould

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Trump blasted top military generals as ‘a bunch of dopes and babies’ according to new book

The new revelations outline a disastrous Pentagon meeting early in Trump presidency that upset top military leaders.

By Leo Shane III

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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

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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

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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.

By Joe Gould

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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.

By Joe Gould

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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.

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This week in Congress: Combatant commanders and more budget deadlines

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 12.

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This week in Congress: State Department budget and veterans service organizations

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2018.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Tillerson: Kurds never got heavy weapons from US

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. has “never” given the Syrian Kurdish militia heavy weapons.

6 years ago

Corker lifts hold on arms sales to Gulf nations in Qatar row

The powerful chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is lifting his eight-month hold on U.S. arms sales to Gulf Cooperation Council member states, which he levied to pressure a resolution with Qatar.

By Joe Gould

6 years ago

$88.2B price tag for rebuilding Iraq after Islamic State war

Kuwait on Monday opened a week of conferences seeking aid for rebuilding Iraq after the onslaught of the Islamic State group, seeking tens of billions of dollars for a nation only a generation ago that invaded it.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

6 years ago

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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.

Trump blasted top military generals as ‘a bunch of dopes and babies’ according to new book

The new revelations outline a disastrous Pentagon meeting early in Trump presidency that upset top military leaders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week in Congress: Combatant commanders and more budget deadlines

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 12.

This week in Congress: State Department budget and veterans service organizations

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2018.

Tillerson: Kurds never got heavy weapons from US

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. has “never” given the Syrian Kurdish militia heavy weapons.

Corker lifts hold on arms sales to Gulf nations in Qatar row

The powerful chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is lifting his eight-month hold on U.S. arms sales to Gulf Cooperation Council member states, which he levied to pressure a resolution with Qatar.

$88.2B price tag for rebuilding Iraq after Islamic State war

Kuwait on Monday opened a week of conferences seeking aid for rebuilding Iraq after the onslaught of the Islamic State group, seeking tens of billions of dollars for a nation only a generation ago that invaded it.

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