Esper sees progress to fill top Pentagon vacanciesCongress and the White House are working to fill senior vacancies at the Pentagon.By Joe Gould4 years ago
Dems warn Shanahan new border actions could break civil-military lawKey senators are asking the defense secretary to stick to a ban on troops performing law enforcement roles.By Joe Gould4 years ago
This week in Congress: The fiscal 2020 budget finally dropsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2019.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Trump triggers another resignation after sudden Syria policy shiftBrett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group, has resigned in protest over President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.4 years ago
Trump thought the military’s top officer made $5 million a year: reportThe Washington Post reported that his chief of staff had to inform him that even top military officials make far less than that.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Congressman wants answers on extremist activity in the militaryThe move comes after reports of several current and former troops taking part in white nationalist activities.By Leo Shane III5 years ago