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Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombing
A new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.
Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union
The father of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was kicked out of the president's national address Thursday after trying to disrupt the speech.
US takes out explosive-laden Houthi surface drones
The Defense Department said the drones were taken out in self-defense.
By Sarah Sicard
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight
Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Biden says US strikes against Houthi rebels will continue
Two U.S. officials say the United States conducted a fifth strike targeting another missile launcher site Thursday.
By Zeke Miller
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
How many vets will be in Congress after the election?
The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s.
Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacks
The Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.
Iranian-backed group vows to expand conflict if US airstrikes continue
U.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.
By Tara Copp, AP and Kareem Chehayeb, AP