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US Navy sails first drone through Mideast’s Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy has sailed its first drone boat through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
By Jon Gambrell, AP
Biden inaugurated commander in chief amid heavy military presence at Capitol
Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States.
Capitol in chaos: Live updates for the national security community
A running timeline of defense-specific statements and events following the Jan. 6 invasion of Congress by a pro-Trump mob.
By Defense News staff
Pentagon transition begins, with a COVID-19 twist
The Biden-Harris transition is officially underway at the Defense Department.
By Aaron Mehta
Biden begins choosing national security team
President-elect Joe Biden is moving to fill out his national security team with a raft of appointments to top positions that signal his intent to repudiate the Trump administration’s “America First” doctrine.
Some German officials hope Biden will reverse US troop drawdown
Leaders in Germany reacted positively to the prospect of a fresh start in trans-Atlantic relations under a Biden presidency.
What it means to become a Gold Star family
Gold Star families share their stories of love and loss.
By Sarah Sicard
Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus
Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.
By Aaron Mehta