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Biden Admin. Announces Additional Funding For Ukraine

The Biden administration has announced yet another significant aid package for Ukraine, totaling $988 million, as part of its ongoing support against Russian aggression.

Republican Sens. Demand Women be Removed from Military Draft Provision

Republican senators are demanding that negotiators remove a provision in the annual defense bill that requires women to register for the Selective Service System.

Defense Secretary Austin Cancels South Korea Trip Amid Martial Law Fallout

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled plans to visit South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this week, two U.S. officials confirmed Thursday.

Lloyd Austin Defends Women in Combat Roles

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin strongly defended the role of women in the military during a speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Wednesday.

Bernie Sanders Leads Effort to Halt $20B US Arms Sale to Israel

The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Military Judge Restores Plea Deals for 9/11 Terrorists

A military judge ruled that plea deals for 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two codefendants may be had.

Pentagon Reaffirms Commitment to Orderly Transition and Political Neutrality Under Incoming Trump Administration

In a memo released Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured troops of the Pentagon’s commitment to a smooth transition following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory. Austin emphasized that the military would remain politically neutral and prepared to execute "all lawful orders" from the incoming administration, underlining the military’s core duty to uphold the Constitution.

Biden Administration Announces $425 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine Amid Growing Russian Threat

On Friday, the Biden administration announced it would provide an additional $425 million in military aid to Ukraine as the country prepares for an...

FBI Investigates Alleged Leak of Classified Israeli Plans to Attack Iran

The FBI has initiated an investigation into a reported leak of highly classified documents detailing Israel's military strategy regarding a potential attack on Iran. 

U.S. Threatens to Withhold Military Aid from Israel

The Biden-Harris administration is threatening to withhold military aid from Israel if it does not improve humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza in 30 days.

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