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Sports resume for military children after shutdown led to disruption

Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

11 days ago

Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year

The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacks

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.

By Bryant Harris

23 months ago

AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact

AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Senators rally to boost defense spending, with $1 billion for Taiwan

A bipartisan group of senators seeks to boost defense spending beyond the debt ceiling cap amid resistance from House Republicans.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

2 years ago

NATO extends Stoltenberg’s mandate, safe pair of hands as war goes on

The former Norwegian prime minister has been NATO’s top civilian official since 2014.

2 years ago