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House eyes higher dollar thresholds for arms sales notices to Congress
House efforts to speed up arms transfers by raising congressional notification thresholds has irked some arms control advocates who say it cedes oversight.
Senators confident defense budget work will finish this year
The must-pass defense bill is expected to be completed sometime in December.
Key senator announces hold on Saudi arms sales after oil cuts
Senator Bob Menendez vowed to block Saudi arms sales after OPEC's decision to cut oil output and Russia's subsequent missile attacks on Kyiv.
Fired State Department watchdog says he was bullied by officials
Former Inspector General Steve Linick told Congress last week that two senior officials sought to block an inquiry into the arms deal, according to a transcript of the interview made public.
Ousted State watchdog confirms investigations into Pompeo
The investigation is part of a larger congressional efforts to find out more about President Trump’s recent moves to sideline several independent government watchdogs.
Trump seeks new arms deal with Saudi Arabia, says key senator
The Trump administration is pursuing a deal with precision-guided munitions with Saudi Arabia, just as prior sales to the kingdom are under scrutiny, a top Senate Democrat said Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
Pompeo denies retaliation in firing of State Dept watchdog
The secretary of state says he was unaware of any inspector general investigation into allegations that he may have mistreated staffers by instructing them to run personal errands for him and his wife.
UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi prince
The Washington Post (owned by Bezos) was harshly critical of the Saudi government after Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi's killing and demanded accountability in a highly public campaign that ran in the paper for weeks after his death.
House passes ‘progressive’ defense bill, 377-48
The compromise 2020 NDAA passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote.
By Joe Gould
FBI: No link found between cyberattack and Navy base attack
City officials became aware of the attack at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, many hours after the shooting.
Cyber threat from Iran ‘very active’ following tensions in Gulf
As the United States contemplates a response to strike on Saudi oil facilities, Iran's cyberoperations against the U.S. are not abnormal
By Andrew Eversden