A trial scheduled for April 15, 2024, will mark the first time survivors of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison will bring claims of torture to a U.S. jury. The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks. By Tara Copp, AP
4 weeks ago Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel. Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain. More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans. The increase falls short of what the Corps has indicated it would cost to fix the living facilities’ issues. In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance. Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October. Load More