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Senators demand new investigation into former Gen. Milley’s conduct
Republican lawmakers are asking for punishment against the former Joint Chiefs Chairman for perceived moves undermining civilian control of the military.
Afghanistan peace negotiations may be dead, but the war’s still very much alive
If the U.S. draws down troops in Afghanistan, what risks await a smaller contingent of forces?
Obama defense secretary talks Trump administration, transgender troops and how to lead half the federal government
Ash Carter talks leadership, policy, and why it's a mistake to take the SECDEF job out of a sense of obligation.
Trump claim on stalled aid for Ukraine draws new scrutiny
President Donald Trump has said he withheld nearly $400 million in military aid from Ukraine because of corruption in the country, but recently released Pentagon documents undercut that explanation and add fuel to the whistleblower complaint that has launched an impeachment inquiry in Congress.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press, Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
North Korea to Trump: Make ‘bold decision’ to revive diplomacy
North Korea accused the United States on Friday of failing to follow through on summit agreements between U.S. President Donald Trump and the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, but said it is placing hope in the U.S. president's "wise option and bold decision."
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Soldier who worked at Mar-a-Lago sentenced for lying during child porn investigation
He was in charge of the Army’s communications at President Trump’s club when he posted the pictures.
Japan sees rising threats from China, North Korea, Russia
Japan is buying expensive American F-35 stealth fighters capable of short takeoff and vertical landing and converting a pair of helicopter carriers for them.
Top lawmaker urges Trump against year-long continuing resolution
The Senate’s Republican lead appropriator met with President Donald Trump Friday amid fears impeachment proceedings would derail spending bills.
By Joe Gould
Troop deployment to Saudi Arabia raises worries of looming conflict
House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith says Trump is inflaming tensions in the region instead of calming them.
A bipartisan report calls for the US to halt its withdrawal from Syria
Absent U.S. assistance in the region, America risks handing the reins of the country’s future to a resurgent ISIS, al-Qaida offshoots and the maligned interests of Iran, Russia and other actors in the region.
By Shawn Snow
Senate passes Ukraine aid extension, averts government shutdown for now
The Senate voted to send President Trump a measure to avoid a government shutdown and extend Ukraine military aid that’s at the center of a presidential impeachment inquiry.
By Joe Gould