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House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia
The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.
House votes to curb Trump’s military action on Iran
The Democratic-led House passed legislation to repeal the 2002 war authorization for Iraq and to bar funding for military action in Iran, in an effort to reclaim Congress’s war powers amid regional tensions.
31st MEU put Corps’ littoral tactics, ‘21st century foraging’ to the test
The Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 were tasked with maintaining logistics support to the MEU despite operating separated.
By Philip Athey
In a rebuke to Trump, House Dems advance measure barring war with Iran
The non-binding resolution demands more involvement from Congress in decisions that could lead to war, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Dems, GOP divided after Iran briefing from Trump administration officials
The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of war, but some lawmakers are left with questions about the administration’s strategy.
By Joe Gould
Senate Dems face tough road to block Trump on Iran
A Senate resolution to block President Trump from further escalating hostilities with Iran faced an uphill battle Tuesday, as key Republicans had yet to commit their support.
By Joe Gould
House to debate limiting Trump’s military actions against Iran
House lawmakers plan to begin deliberations and vote this week on a new war powers resolution designed to limit the president’s military actions against Iran.
Trump says tweet serves as ‘notification’ to Congress that US may 'quickly & fully strike back’ against Iran
Trump’s assertion on Twitter Sunday that he can use social media to inform Congress of future military actions against Iran is likely to cause further tensions between lawmakers and the White House.
Defense policy deal creates Space Force, sidesteps border wall controversy
Lawmakers involved in annual defense authorization negotiations finalized a sweeping deal late Monday.
By Joe Gould
Should veterans be able to train and adopt service dogs at the VA’s expense?
A bill introduced two months ago that would give veterans the opportunity to train service dogs to reduce the effects of mental health issues has yet to come to a vote, even though it should be a “no-brainer,” one of the Republican co-sponsors said Tuesday.
By Chiara Vercellone
Child sexual abuse charge was dropped for this Marine colonel. Now the alleged victim’s family is calling to remove appeals process
In July, Col. Daniel Wilson's 66-month child sexual abuse sentencing was tossed by a military appeals court.
By Philip Athey