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How to watch the second Republican presidential debate

The two-hour debate will start at 9 p.m. ET.

7 months ago

GOP hopefuls debate China, Ukraine, troops at US southern border

Several candidates at the first Republican debate held Wednesday advocated sending more active-duty troops to work along the U.S. border with Mexico.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Trump, Biden trade barbs over North Korea’s nukes

Former Vice President Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump over his chummy relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently unveiled a new, larger ICBM.

4 years ago

Trump doubles down on ending racial sensitivity training

President Donald Trump said during Tuesday's debate that racial sensitivity training for the federal workforce is “sick” and “insane" and "teaching people to hate our country."

By Jessie Bur

4 years ago

US attorney general says encryption creates security risk

Attorney General William Barr's comments at a cybersecurity conference mark a continuing effort by the Justice Department to push tech companies to provide law enforcement with access to encrypted devices and applications during investigations.

5 years ago

From Mayor Pete to Commander in Chief Pete? Military Times interview with Afghan vet turned presidential hopeful

Pete Buttigieg talks about his priorities for the military and veterans if he becomes the next U.S. president.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Trump drops wall funding demand, reaches deal to end the government shutdown

Federal workers, including the Coast Guard, could see their pay restored as early as next week.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Forces headed to border to confront migrant caravan could total ‘in the thousands’

A new report suggests that the number of active-duty troops headed to the border is up significantly from the 800 previously discussed.

By Leo Shane III and Tara Copp, AP

6 years ago

Military issues largely MIA on the campaign trail

Unlike past election cycles, national security has taken a minor role in the contentious November elections.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

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