Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aidAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.By Bryant Harris16 months ago
US ambassador visits Marine veteran jailed in Russia for espionagePaul Whelan, a corporate security director and Marine veteran, was detained in Moscow in 2018 and convicted in 2020.20 months ago
Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.By Leo Shane III and Jaime Moore-Carrillo21 months ago
House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policyHouse Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.By Bryant Harris22 months ago
Defense spending increase, Afghanistan withdrawal dominate debate over defense policy measureHouse Armed Services Committee advances 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III4 years ago
Lawmakers beg White House for better security plans for Afghan evacuees Many fear the already chaotic situation could get worse if U.S officials don't improve communication and screening processes.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
