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No. 2 US diplomat says Iraq war authorization ‘should be repealed’

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Tuesday that the Biden administration supports repeal of the war authorization Congress provided in 2002 to invade Iraq, teeing up action in the Senate on Wednesday.

16 months ago

Former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel, who read Pentagon Papers into Congressional Record, dies at 91

In 1971, Gravel led a one-man filibuster to protest the Vietnam-era draft and he read into the Congressional Record 4,100 pages of the leaked Pentagon Papers.

17 months ago

Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact

Putin said he and Biden agreed to begin negotiations on nuclear talks to potentially replace the New START treaty limiting nuclear weapons after it expires in 2026.

By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press

18 months ago

Biden to visit Arlington Cemetery as part of inauguration ceremonies

The planned trip comes despite security concerns surrounding the inauguration.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Sen. Jack Reed is a quiet professional. If Democrats win the Senate, he’ll be front and center.

With Democrats fighting to retake the Senate and the White House in the Nov. 3 elections, Sen. Jack Reed is favored to move into one of Congress' most visible positions and become a major defense figure for his party ― and just as the military’s transition toward competition with China and Russia is gaining momentum.

2 years ago

Biden vows to restore global respect, military integrity in acceptance speech

Party leaders used the convention to frame Biden as a empathetic, responsible military leader.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago