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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases, says senator

Top Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are open to the sexual assault shift, but they say applying it more broadly requires far more study and debate.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

24 months ago

Navy to chart new course after rash of problems

The CNO insists the Navy is now on a “positive trajectory,” but it will have to rebuild confidence under congressional scrutiny as it prepares a new strategic plan.

2 years ago

This week in Congress: Senate impeachment trial coming soon

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 13, 2020.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Lead lawmakers urge DoD to halt new payment rule

Mac Thornberry and Jim Inhofe are siding with the defense industry, against the Pentagon.

5 years ago

Sen. Kaine says he’s a ‘no’ vote against CIA nominee

Sen. Tim Kaine says he won't support acting CIA director Gina Haspel’s nomination to lead the agency due to her past links to enhanced interrogation techniques, called torture by critics.

5 years ago

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