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US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase

Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.

3 years ago

Trump blasted top military generals as ‘a bunch of dopes and babies’ according to new book

The new revelations outline a disastrous Pentagon meeting early in Trump presidency that upset top military leaders.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Trump considers ousting his VA secretary in Cabinet shuffle

President Donald Trump is considering ousting embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, who has faced an insurgency within his department and fresh allegations that he used a member of his security detail to run personal errands.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

6 years ago

Trump CIA pick’s links to torture to fuel confirmation battle

Sen. John McCain says President Trump’s pick for CIA director was involved in “one of the darkest chapters in American history” and needs to explain her stance on torture programs.

6 years ago

Replacing Tillerson as secretary of state with CIA boss looks like it will be a fight

President Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and will replace him with Mike Pompeo, now the CIA director, but Senate Democrats are signaling a confirmation fight.

6 years ago

Tillerson out at State, to be replaced by CIA chief Pompeo

President Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday and said he would nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him.

6 years ago

This week in Congress: Combatant commanders and more budget deadlines

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 12.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

This week in Congress: State Department budget and veterans service organizations

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2018.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Tillerson: Kurds never got heavy weapons from US

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. has “never” given the Syrian Kurdish militia heavy weapons.

6 years ago

$88.2B price tag for rebuilding Iraq after Islamic State war

Kuwait on Monday opened a week of conferences seeking aid for rebuilding Iraq after the onslaught of the Islamic State group, seeking tens of billions of dollars for a nation only a generation ago that invaded it.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

6 years ago

US and Egypt pledge allegiance in ISIS fight raging in Sinai

The United States and Egypt on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to battle Islamic militants in the Middle East as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo at the start of his week-long trip to the region.

6 years ago

Myanmar's place at US military drills in Asia draws ire

Lawmakers are demanding Myanmar’s exclusion from U.S.-led military exercises in neighboring Thailand next week amid pressure for more American sanctions in response to atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

6 years ago