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US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline

The future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.

By Noah Robertson and Jonathan Lehrfeld

19 months ago

Performers, speakers pull out of Texas festival over Army sponsorship

Bands, musicians and speakers slated to appear at the festival are pulling out in protest of the U.S. military for Israel in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

By Madaleine Rubin

22 months ago

Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with Xi

The plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Biden names technology hubs in 32 states, Puerto Rico to help industry

The hubs are the result of a process the Commerce Department launched in May to distribute a total of $500 million in grants to cities.

2 years ago

US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deployment

Kenya is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.

2 years ago