Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
The Senate voted to fund most of the government through the end of September after Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding.
By Karen Jowers
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Army general tapped to lead NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA’s surveillance tools.
By David Klepper, The Associated Press
Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela strays from US goals
Though Rubio said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, he noted the administration would not rule out additional military force if needed.
Trump’s new national defense strategy downgrades China threat
The Pentagon declared on Friday that the U.S. military’s top priority is to defend the homeland and Western Hemisphere.
By Tanya Noury
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, geologist Paul Bierman explains the history of what happened to Camp Century, a secret Arctic base.
By Gemma Ware, The Conversation