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GOP debate’s Ukraine rift previews Congress’ upcoming aid fight
The GOP presidential debate spotlighted the party's Ukraine rift, foreshadowing an upcoming congressional showdown on Biden's latest aid request for Kyiv.
Capitol in chaos: Live updates for the national security community
A running timeline of defense-specific statements and events following the Jan. 6 invasion of Congress by a pro-Trump mob.
By Defense News staff
Lost in space: Time to rethink the Space Launch System
The United States may return to the moon, but the costs might be out of this world before anyone lands there again.
By Sean Kennedy
The Space Force gets its first member, and Trump gets his first briefing on the new service
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Raymond has become the first chief of space operations.
By Valerie Insinna
Trump drains US spending in Europe to pay for wall with Mexico
The White House is being criticized for a plan to move Pentagon spending meant to deter Russia to the U.S.-Mexico border wall project.
Pence’s spokesperson to become Pentagon press secretary
Alyssa Farah, Vice President Mike Pence’s spokesperson, is departing the White House and headed to the Pentagon.
By Diana Stancy
Congress’ foreign policy flex in Europe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers went to Europe to say there is another branch of government that values alliances.
By Joe Gould
Iran presses Europe to defy US and stay in nuke pact
The future of the Obama-era accord split Europe and the Trump administration on yet another front.
Pence calls on EU allies to withdraw from nuclear deal in latest trans-Atlantic rift
Vice President Mike Pence is calling on EU nations to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, and accusing them of undertaking efforts to “break up” U.S. sanctions on Tehran.
By Joe Gould
Nancy Pelosi named in big US delegation to Munich forum, but government shutdown looms
The potential for another government shutdown clouds a U.S. delegation's trip to the Munich Security Conference.
By Joe Gould