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Senators want to block Turkey F-16 sale until NATO expansion succeeds

Senators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse.

By Bryant Harris

18 hours ago

McCarthy threatens to hold up key defense bill until next year

McCarthy's threat comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a final, bicameral version of the bill with the aim of passing it in December.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Senators propose China ‘Grand Strategy’ commission to guide US policy

The panel would have two years to make recommendations on U.S. strategy, similar to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.

By Bryant Harris

4 months ago

Lawmakers oppose Trump move to cut union bargaining for DoD feds

They want to reverse a White House decision to let Pentagon leaders strip collective bargaining rights from military civilians.

By Joe Gould and Jessie Bur

3 years ago

In a rebuke to Trump, House Dems advance measure barring war with Iran

The non-binding resolution demands more involvement from Congress in decisions that could lead to war, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Military issues largely MIA on the campaign trail

Unlike past election cycles, national security has taken a minor role in the contentious November elections.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago