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House panel questions Pentagon on Chinese biotech firms
The House's China panel is pushing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to add several biotech firms to the Pentagon list of Chinese military companies.
US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel
Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.
Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ouster
Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.
Trump insulted vets in private, former Chief of Staff Kelly confirms
The retired Marine Corps general expressed disgust over comments made by his former boss.
Warren urges Pentagon to review planned L3Harris-Aerojet deal
Warren leads a group of Democrats calling on the Pentagon to review a merger between L3Harris and Aerojet Rocketdyne, which makes solid rocket motors.
House defense bill adds special Ukraine IG, Taiwan cyber cooperation
The House's FY24 National Defense Authorization Act sets up a Special Inspector General for Ukraine and requires cooperation on Taiwan cybersecurity.
GOP budget bill would ban abortions, transgender services at VA
The $320 billion spending plan includes numerous provisions Democrats decried as political attacks on veterans.
Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they're looking to expand the industry's capacity.
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller
Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges
Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.
By AP Staff