Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia. Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October. This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status. The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night. Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024. Load More