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US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow
The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.
White House to review Cabinet protocols after Austin’s hospitalization
The White House chief of staff is also ordering Cabinet heads to notify his office if they ever can’t perform their duties.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notification
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalization
Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized Sunday
A senior defense official said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks was not notified until Thursday that Austin had been hospitalized since Jan. 1.
By Tara Copp
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.
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart
The video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University on Monday.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Slain Marine’s family fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan, has been resolved.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields