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Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid amid Trump-fueled opposition
The Senate passed Biden's aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But it faces strong headwinds in the House amid opposition from Trump.
Key Republicans, Dems blast Trump’s surprise withdrawal from Syria
The U.S. president has decided to withdraw his troops from northeastern Syria, essentially clearing the path for a Turkish military invasion of the region.
First lady’s spokeswoman to be White House press secretary
She will also take on the role of White House communications director, a strategic and forward-looking role that has been vacant since March.
Sarah Sanders leaving White House job, returning to Arkansas
President Donald Trump announced Sarah Huckabee Sanders's departure from the administration via tweet.
For Shanahan, it looks like a rocky road to defense secretary
Key Democrats are signaling that Patrick Shanahan, the acting defense secretary who was informally nominated for the permanent role last week, will face tough questioning.
By Joe Gould
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
Senate passes resolution to end US support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen, 54-46
The vote marks the first time lawmakers have invoked the decades-old War Powers Resolution to halt American military involvement in a foreign conflict.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers renew challenge to Trump over Yemen, Saudi Arabia
U.S. lawmakers expect Congress will pass a resolution ending U.S. involvement in Yemen’s civil war, forcing President Trump to issue the first veto of his presidency.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon watchdog to investigate Yemen refueling
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog will investigate military refueling missions in the Mideast and Africa after the U.S. undercharged allies by $331 million for its support in the Yemen civil war.
By Joe Gould
Warren, a critic of Pentagon bloat and nukes, heads to 2020 presidential run
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, an advocate of reining in America’s military budget and commitments around the globe, has taken the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency.
By Joe Gould