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US anticipates announcement to cut back troops in Iraq next week

A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The...

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Navy’s highest-ranking officer successfully treated for breast cancer

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti was treated successfully for early-stage breast cancer this summer, the service revealed Friday....

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House Democrat hits GOP funding fight

Presented by Lockheed Martin — The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee called the Republicans’ stopgap funding fight...

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Democrat calls GOP stopgap fight 'fanatic-on-fanatic violence'

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday called the Republicans’ stopgap funding fight “fanatic-on-fanatic violence,”...

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Lebanon, Syria point blame at Israel after pager explosions injure thousands

Presented by Lockheed Martin — Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded in Lebanon and parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people,...

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Senate Armed Services Committee to hold UFO hearing

The Senate Armed Services Committee is looking to hold a UFO hearing after the November elections, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) office...

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Ukraine denies link to suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt

Presented by Lockheed Martin — Ukrainian military units are denying links to Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect arrested in an apparent assassination...

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An extension for billions in Ukraine aid?

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story An extension for...

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McCaul moves to hold Blinken in contempt

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story McCaul...

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Defense hawks oppose House GOP's six-month CR plan

House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Plan B for a stopgap federal spending bill is a no go if it still includes a six-month timeframe, according to...

12.09.2024 10

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Families of 13 service members killed in Kabul receive Congressional Gold Medals in emotional ceremony

Congressional leaders on Tuesday posthumously gave their highest honor to the 13 U.S. service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from...

10.09.2024 20

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GOP releases critical report on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story GOP releases...

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Ten former top military officials call Trump 'a danger,' back Harris

Ten retired U.S. military generals and admirals are backing Vice President Harris and warning against picking former President Trump in the upcoming...

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US 'deeply disturbed' after American activist killed in West Bank

The White House said Friday that the U.S. is “deeply disturbed” by the death of 26-year-old American activist Aysenur Eygi in the Israeli occupied...

06.09.2024 3

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Zelensky shakes up Cabinet

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story As Pentagon mulls...

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Navy destroyer commander relieved of duty after photo sparked ridicule

The commander of a Navy destroyer who was photographed firing a rifle whose scope was pointing backward was relieved of duty last week, the service...

04.09.2024 4

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Israel fuming over ‘shameful’ UK ban on some Israel arms exports

Israeli officials are furious over the United Kingdom’s decision to immediately halt some of its arms exports to Israel, as they could be used for a...

03.09.2024 3

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Putin’s support dented by Kursk invasion

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Putin’s support...

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Democrats see opening to attack Trump on military after Arlington altercation

Democrats and left-leaning veterans groups see an opening to attack former President Trump on his record with service members after an altercation...

30.08.2024 10

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Trump goes on offense over Afghanistan exit

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump sidesteps...

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Advocates call for Pentagon to address poor living conditions at bases

Advocacy groups for military personnel and families are pressing the Pentagon to handle moldy, infested or otherwise dirty and dangerous barracks on...

28.08.2024 3

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Fresh Russian drone, missile strikes hit Ukraine

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Fresh Russian...

28.08.2024 5

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Ukraine hits Russian air bases with drone and missile attacks

Ukraine’s military targeted Russian air bases Tuesday night with a barrage of missiles and drones, part of a continued push into Kremlin territory...

14.08.2024 2

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1,000+ veterans, military family members bash Trump, Vance attacks on Walz's record

An open letter signed by more than 1,000 veterans and military family members bashes former President Trump and his vice presidential nominee Sen. JD...

14.08.2024 2

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GOP assault on Walz's military record evokes swift-boat attacks

GOP attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) military record are drawing parallels to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign against then-Sen....

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Investigator in GOP-led probe of Afghanistan withdrawal resigns

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Investigator in...

13.08.2024 10

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GOP scrutiny intensifies over Walz's military record

The GOP continues to hammer Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his military record, with the Harris campaign quickly pivoting to quell fresh questions on...

11.08.2024 30

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Lawmakers clash in Vance-Walz military record fight 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Lawmakers clash in...

10.08.2024 10

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Trump shooting: Local police unleashed on Secret Service in new videos

Directly after the attempted assassination of former President Trump last month, local Pennsylvania police complained they warned Secret Service...

09.08.2024 20

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Man who served under Walz says governor retired before unit had deployment news

A man who served under Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) in the Army National Guard is backing the vice presidential nominee’s service record, asserting...

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Battle begins over Vance and Walz military records

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Battle...

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5 takeaways on the unraveling of a 9/11 deal

The abrupt turnaround of a plea deal in the Sept. 11 case last week has left victims’ families reeling while raising political questions for the...

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US seeks to limit chances of larger Middle East war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story US seeks to limit...

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Austin to send fighter jets, keep carrier group in Middle East for Israel defense

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a fighter jet squadron, Navy ships and air defenses to the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions...

03.08.2024 4

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Group of senators introduce bill to end military draft

A bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation to end the military draft, calling it an “outdated” government program that no longer...

02.08.2024 2

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Cracks in a gear, pilot’s decision to keep flying caused Japan Osprey crash: Air Force

The Osprey aircraft crash that killed all eight service members on board last November off the coast of Japan was caused by “catastrophic failure”...

01.08.2024 3

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Middle East tensions escalate after Hamas leader’s assassination

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story After Hamas...

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Ukraine receives first F-16s after lengthy delay: reports

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies, a long-awaited delivery intended to fight back against Russian drone and missile...

31.07.2024 7

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Secret Service confirms internal email blasting leadership over Trump shooting

Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe on Tuesday confirmed an internal email reportedly sent from a counter sniper in the agency that blasted the...

30.07.2024 2

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A new military command structure for US and Japan

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story A new military...

30.07.2024 10

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FBI director stirs skepticism over Trump's bullet claims

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story FBI director stirs...

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FBI director stirs controversy with Trump bullet skepticism

FBI Director Christopher Wray kicked a hornet’s nest with remarks this week casting doubt on former President Trump’s claims that he was hit by a...

26.07.2024 3

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Netanyahu urges unity, but stirs a firestorm inside and outside Capitol

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Netanyahu urges...

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FBI director briefs Congress on Trump shooter: Five takeaways

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday confirmed or revealed a host of information on former President Trump’s would-be assassin, including new...

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Trump shooter searched JFK assassination same day he registered for rally: FBI

One week before a gunman attempted to kill former President Trump, he conducted a Google search for “how far away was Oswald from Kennedy,” a...

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FBI analyzing Trump shooter's drone; recovered three explosive devices

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday provided new details on the drone and explosive devices recovered from the gunman who tried to kill former...

24.07.2024 10

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Maine mass shooter told mental health hospital he had 'hit list,' Army report says

An Army investigation found “multiple communication failures” regarding warning signs in the months leading up to reservist Robert Card committing...

23.07.2024 3

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Cheatle's 'terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day'

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Cheatle's...

23.07.2024 3

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4 revelations raising heat on Secret Service after Trump shooting

Phone calls this week between lawmakers and the heads of the Secret Service and FBI have done little to quell a growing litany of questions as to what...

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Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished after deadly 1944 port explosion

The Navy on Wednesday exonerated 256 Black sailors found to be unjustly punished in 1944, after a deadly California port explosion revealed racial...

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