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How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages
The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.
Sen. Jon Tester takes defense appropriations gavel
A Montana Democratic will chair the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, handing new clout over the defense budget to a state with nuclear weapons interests.
Familiar faces take gavels of defense panels
This week saw a wave of organizational moves in both chambers, with familiar faces in new roles and some new lawmakers added to the Armed Services committees.
By Joe Gould
USFK: 13 more troops test positive for COVID-19
Troops continue to arrive in South Korea with COVID-19.
By Diana Stancy
US charges British ISIS members in deaths of American hostages
El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey are two of four men who were called “the Beatles” by the hostages because of the captors' British accents.
US Forces Korea raises alert level over COVID-19 concerns
HPCON Charlie means that the risk is substantial and there has been sustained community transmission.
By Diana Stancy
Here’s what grieving military families can teach civilians dealing with coronavirus tragedy
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is reminding families — both military and civilian — that grief is a normal and acceptable response to hardships.
Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense
Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.
By Joe Gould
Defense spending bill fails Senate vote in fight over border wall
The Senate failed to advance a Republican defense spending bill for 2020 amid partisan fighting over the president’s use of military funding for the border wall.
By Joe Gould
Congress mulls spring continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown
Congress will likely need a stopgap spending measure for February or March.
By Joe Gould
Top lawmaker urges Trump against year-long continuing resolution
The Senate’s Republican lead appropriator met with President Donald Trump Friday amid fears impeachment proceedings would derail spending bills.
By Joe Gould