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US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow
The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.
Senate OKs 11 four-star nominees, ending ongoing nomination fight
The senior officials were the last remaining individuals involved in the protest by a Republican senator over the Pentagon's abortion access policy.
Senate confirms Navy, NSA veteran Coker as national cyber director
Coker’s confirmation fills a 10-month vacancy that was left after the inaugural national director, Chris Inglis, stepped down in February.
23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade ends
A pair of Republican senators are still blocking the senior leaders from stepping in to their new roles.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields