Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December. A coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response if Houthi assaults on commercial ships continue. Adm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region. 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. “There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.” Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel. The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup. Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections. The retired Marine Corps general expressed disgust over comments made by his former boss. Operation Polar Dagger earlier this month sought to showcase how the SEALs can conduct missions alongside the conventional fleet. Load More