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Divided lawmakers weigh future of Guantanamo Bay prison

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on closing the military prison in Guantanamo Bay.

By Catherine Buchaniec, Medill News Service

14 months ago

Biden’s win means some Guantanamo prisoners may be released

Biden's precise intentions for Guantanamo remain unclear, however.

2 years ago

Commander of Guantanamo Bay detention center fired

Rear Adm. John Ring was fired after just more than a year in command of the Guantanamo Bay detention center.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

5 things to know about Guantanamo Bay on its 115th birthday

Dozens of detainees remain at "Gitmo" and President Trump has ordered that it remain open indefinitely.

By Jana Lipman, Tulane University

4 years ago

Court: trial in destroyer Cole attack can resume at GITMO

Saudi prisoner Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri faces trial by military commission at the U.S. base in Cuba.

4 years ago

Budget act also addresses strip clubs, base closings, VA dog experiments, more

The $1.3 trillion budget measure passed by Congress last week has several significant policy changes to accompany the $700 billion appropriation for defense.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago