McCarthy says defense spending bill will get a vote this week 'win or lose'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that the Defense Department appropriations bill that was paused last week before it even made it to the floor for debate will come up for a vote this week "win or lose."
2023-09-18 00:47
Pentagon vows to use cyberspace to project power and frustrate US adversaries
The Pentagon pledged to use offensive cyber operations to "frustrate" and "disrupt" foreign powers and criminals that threaten US interests in a new military strategy document released Tuesday that warns of China's aims to dominate cyberspace.
2023-09-13 05:49
Zelensky replaces Ukrainian defense minister, citing need for 'new approaches'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for "new approaches" as the war with Russia enters its 19th month.
2023-09-04 10:45
Judge knocks out key defense for former Trump adviser Navarro ahead of contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro will not be able to argue before a jury at his contempt of Congress trial next week that the former president asserted privilege to shield him from a House January 6 committee subpoena, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
2023-08-31 02:48
Aircraft 'incident' involving US defense personnel reported during military exercise in Australia
An aircraft 'incident' involving US defense personnel has taken place near the city of Darwin, Australia, officials have confirmed.
2023-08-27 12:27
House Judiciary Committee expected to launch inquiry into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is expected to open a congressional investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as soon as Thursday, a source tells CNN -- the same day former President Donald Trump is slated to surrender at the county jail after being charged for participating in schemes to meddle with Georgia's 2020 election results.
2023-08-24 17:16
Georgia criminal charges: Trump's chances and challenges
By Jack Queen (Reuters) -Donald Trump is likely to claim that his right to free speech and genuine concerns about
2023-08-15 23:56
Suspect in Idaho killings will use an alibi defense but doesn't claim to have been at a specific location, attorneys say
Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year say they will be using an alibi defense, but do not have one specific location for where he was, they said in a court document filed Wednesday.
2023-08-04 08:22
Eyeing China in the Pacific, US studies explosives to make missiles fly farther
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials want to tinker with the mix of chemicals fueling missiles and rockets to
2023-08-03 19:52
40 million ways Trump's campaign is morphing into his legal defense
The fateful clash between former President Donald Trump's legal imbroglio and the 2024 election is deepening amid new signs his GOP poll-topping campaign is partly designed to bankroll his defense and beat criminal charges.
2023-07-31 12:22
Trump team creating legal defense fund
Former President Donald Trump's team is creating a legal defense fund to help offset some of the enormous bills incurred as his legal troubles mount, two sources familiar with the planning told CNN.
2023-07-31 08:27
US Senate backs sweeping defense policy bill, sets up clash with House bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping bill setting policy for the Department of Defense on
2023-07-28 08:46