US resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
The defense secretary directed the pause last week to allow DOD to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Trump’s tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s first official trip to Asia
Rubio is visiting Malaysia as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region.
Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol
The Air Force veteran killed during the storming of the Capitol was shot as she began to climb through the broken part of a door leading into an area known as the Speaker’s Lobby, videos posted online show.
‘Brian did his job’: Family remembers fallen Capitol officer, military veteran
A congresswoman has asked top military officials that Brian Sicknick, the officer and military veteran who died from his injuries during the violent attack on the Capitol, be buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Insurrectionist ‘Zip-Tie Guy’ identified as retired Air Force lieutenant colonel
Retired Lt. Col. Larry Rendall Brock Jr. was photographed on the Senate floor in combat gear holding zip tie handcuffs.
By Harm Venhuizen
Army head says National Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC
“We’ll be looking at the intelligence, and make a determination over the next day or so,” Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pelosi asks military leaders to prevent Trump from starting a nuclear war in his final days
The concerns come days after an attack on the Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters.
Officer killed in Capitol attack was an Air National Guard vet
Brian Sicknick was a former staff sergeant with the New Jersey Air National Guard and deployed overseas during his time in the military.
Veterans unemployment shows improvement amid negative reports on U.S. job market
The unemployment rate among all American veterans was 5.3 percent in December.
Honoring the legacy of Maj. Beau Biden
President-elect Joe Biden should honor his son's legacy by letting it be known that abiding by UCMJ and upholding our international agreements is a matter of national security, says the author of this commentary.
By Thomas Umberg
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year, Iraq’s judiciary said.
Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster
“A new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20,” Trump said in a video.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press