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Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in Yemen
Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.
A government watchdog is investigating Trump’s defense secretary. Here’s why.
The acting defense secretary is under scrutiny for disparaging comments he reportedly made about Lockheed Martin while serving in an official role.
By Tara Copp, AP
This is what Mattis will be up to post-Trump administration
Mattis' new role includes writing about domestic and international security policy, as well as participating in military and national security events in California and Washington.
By Kyle Rempfer
Trump’s defense secretary faces ethics complaint over Boeing promotion
The complaint asks officials to investigate whether the acting defense secretary has improperly pushed for Boeing contracts while serving as a government official.
By Tara Copp, AP
US lawmakers back tough stance on North Korea after Trump-Kim summit
“No normalization without denuclearization,” says Sen. Corey Gardner.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon chief asks allies to expand ISIS fight as US withdraws in Syria
Patrick Shanahan wants allies to evolve to fight Islamic State's global ideology
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
Trump cancels Pelosi’s use of military aircraft for Afghanistan trip
The House Speaker and President are at loggerheads over the shutdown; Pelosi had been scheduled to travel to Afghanistan.
Trump: No plans to name Mattis replacement soon
Trump announced Sunday that Shanahan would immediately replace Mattis.
By Tara Copp, AP
Bucking Trump, US Senate OKs historic Yemen measure
The U.S. Senate has voted to end U.S. military aid to the Saudi-led war in Yemen, a historic and symbolic rebuke to the White House and Saudi Arabia.
By Joe Gould