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Lawmakers press DOD to provide troops access to abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned

The group wants Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to issue new directives to ensure female troops seeking abortions can get around looming state bans on the procedure.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

Congress backs more military aid for Ukraine, but how much remains unclear

President Joe Biden announced $800 million in additional aid for Ukraine, but some lawmakers want even more.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds

Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate

At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Sens. Mark Kelly, Tammy Duckworth and Angus King claim Armed Services gavels

New power-sharing rules for Senate Democrats is shaking up the Senate Armed Services Committees, with some junior authorizers taking prized subcommittee chairmanships.

3 years ago

Senate committee advances senior general’s nomination despite sexual assault accusations

Gen. John Hyten has denied the accusations , and military leaders dismissed the allegations after a lengthy investigation.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago