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Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.

21 months ago

White House, DoD lower expectations of Polish warplanes for Ukraine

The White House and Pentagon on Monday downplayed the likelihood of a three-way deal for Poland to give MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine and for the U.S. to backfill the Polish fleet with American F-16 fighters.

21 months ago

Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization

The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.

2 years ago

Incoming Foreign Relations chairman is foe of Trump’s massive Mideast arms sales

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, who clashed with the Trump administration over its arms sales in the Mideast, rejection of Cold War arms control treaties and its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, is poised to become the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

3 years ago

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