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Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package
The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.
Leahy: 1,111 set for furlough at Vermont immigration center
Vermont U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy said Wednesday looming furloughs at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services center in St. Albans would idle 1,111 workers on Aug. 3.
FBI identifies federal officer killed near protest
No one has been arrested and a motive for the shooting has not been determined.
Esper confirmed as new defense secretary, ending Pentagon leadership uncertainty
The Pentagon had gone more than 200 days without a permanent leader.
This week in Congress: The next Defense Secretary (maybe)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 15, 2019.
How long will it take to get a new defense secretary now?
With Patrick Shanahan's sudden withdrawal to take over the Pentagon, military leaders could wait months for a replacement.
Shanahan out: Acting defense secretary withdraws his confirmation bid amid family issues
Trump announced his latest pick to lead the Pentagon will instead leave the top military job.
Pentagon tells White House to stop politicizing military
The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late Sen. John McCain hidden from view during a presidential visit.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Dems warn Shanahan new border actions could break civil-military law
Key senators are asking the defense secretary to stick to a ban on troops performing law enforcement roles.
By Joe Gould