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No clear return date for troops headed to Europe amid Russia threats

Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior administration officials about the troop moves and latest tensions in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

16 months ago

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

After months of debate and weeks of angst, the Senate has sent its annual defense bill to the president.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

18 months ago

Still no timeline for when annual defense authorization bill may move in the Senate

Lamakers have just a few weeks left this year to finalize the measure, which has passed through congress for nearly six consecutive decades.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations

Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.

4 years ago

Big shakeup coming to Senate Armed Services

Changing eight seats on the Senate Armed Services Committee — long seen as a powerful pulpit on national security issues — is an unusual level of upheaval.

4 years ago

With McCain gone, who will watch the Pentagon?

McCain's death leaves oversight void.

5 years ago