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Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiatives
Congress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.
House narrowly passes defense bill after Dems defect over abortion
The House passed the NDAA over Democratic objections after the GOP passed amendments on abortion policy and transgender troops.
House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policy
House Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.
Defense bill targets religious freedom group for its advocacy work
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has frequently fought with Christian groups about the role of religion in the ranks.
Modern ‘shock and awe’ would be defined by aging jets, new tactics
“We need to be able to use a scalpel and not a meat ax,” said Harlan Ullman, the defense consultant credited with coining "shock and awe."
Congress calls for answers on US role in fatal 2017 Nigerian airstrike
Nine aid workers and 160 civilians were killed, many of whom were children.
DC National Guard asked to provide support for upcoming trucker protest
Once again, the D.C. National Guard is being asked to help out with a protest, this time by truckers.
Lawmakers urge SECDEF to drop TRICARE copays for birth control
The extra costs are waived by most private insurers but not for members of the military.
Community gathers for veteran’s funeral, family not located
Army Spc. Michael J. Gilmer died in late October in the Fort Harrison Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s intensive care unit.
By Nolan Lister, Independent Record
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
By Joe Gould