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Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
US lawmakers urge Trump to arm Ukraine, break silence on Russian blockade
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pressuring President Donald Trump to take a tougher line on Moscow after an incident at sea between Ukraine and Russia, which is ratcheting tensions between the two neighbors.
By Joe Gould
Last man standing: With Haley’s departure, will Mattis stick around?
Haley's departure means Mattis is just one of a few original national security Trump picks left in the White House.
By Tara Copp, AP
North Korean leader agrees to dismantle main nuclear site if US takes similar action
The two Koreas agreed to set up buffer zones, no-fly zone on border to reduce military tensions.
US lacks leverage as assault on Syrian enclave looms
Despite dire U.S. warnings and fears of a humanitarian disaster, the Trump administration has little leverage to stop Russia, Iran and Syria pressing ahead with a massive military assault against Syria’s northwest Idlib province.
US urges ‘enduring defeat’ of ISIS, offers force if necessary
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley urged all countries on Thursday to ensure that the Islamic State extremist group faces “an enduring defeat” and said the United States will deepen partnerships with countries fighting terrorism “when force is necessary.”
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
No panacea for aviation mishaps, military brass tells Congress
During a April 12 hearing, lawmakers hammered military officials over what they will do to address a wave of rising aviation mishaps documented by Military Times.
By Valerie Insinna
White House says Russia sanctions still under consideration
The White House scrambled Monday to walk back U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s weekend announcement that new economic sanctions against Russia are imminent, but stressed the penalties are still being considered.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Chemical weapons team kept from alleged attack site in Syria
Independent investigators were prevented by Syrian and Russian authorities Monday from reaching the scene of an alleged chemical attack near the Syrian capital, an official said, days after the U.S., France and Britain bombarded sites they said were linked to Syria’s chemical weapons program.
Analysis: Trump finds leaving Syria tougher than he thought
In heated exchanges with his national security team in recent weeks, President Donald Trump repeatedly made clear he saw little incentive for the United States to be involved in Syria’s intractable civil war.
US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria’s Assad
President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his use of the phrase “Mission Accomplished” to describe a U.S.-led missile attack on Syria’s chemical weapons program, even as his aides stressed continuing U.S. troop involvement and plans for new economic sanctions against Russia for enabling the government of Bashar Assad.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press