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Some Republican lawmakers, though, remain skeptical.
The assessment comes from a U.S. Central Command report.
The Associated Press reported that six construction workers are presumed dead from the accident.
Gallagher's previous efforts included legislation over the social media site TikTok -- and efforts to force the company to become American-owned for national security reasons.
Marine Corps reporter Irene Loewenson breaks down how wargames are fueling strategic choices in the service.
Congress released the nearly six-month late defense budget yesterday.
Adm. John Aquilino testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.
The wishlist comes as China’s actions grow more aggressive in the region.
Sen. Reed leads the Senate Armed Services Committee.
That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.
The Army and the Air Force routinely overran deadlines, the report said.
President Joe Biden said he would sign the bill into law if it passes the Senate.
Four additional Army vessels shipped out to the Mediterranean, as U.S. airdrops of aid continue.
This comes as Congress is approaching six months of continuing resolutions for fiscal year 2024.
Army Times reporter Davis Winkie breaks down how Freedom of Information Act requests shed light on the high rates of suicide for tankers.
The biggest national security headlines from Biden’s 2024 State of the Union speech.
Sweden formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance.
The Barbados-flagged ship was abandoned, with two crew members dead and six wounded.
Survey participants were quizzed on their ability to differentiate between reliable and unreliable information.
The U.S. airdrop over the weekend is expected to be the first of many.
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