Sen. Tuberville blocks promotion of Lloyd Austin’s top military aide
Sen. Tommy Tuberville has frozen the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark, a top aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
By Dan LamotheGOP probe of Afghanistan exit rips Biden, labors to implicate Harris
House Republicans’ Afghanistan war report was was criticized as “nakedly partisan” by Democrats who were unmoved by the investigation’s lack of new insights.
By Abigail Hauslohner and Dan LamotheGOP probe of Biden’s Afghanistan exit expands as election nears
House Republicans’ investigation was forecast to end this month, just as the Afghanistan war’s deadly endgame emerged as Trump’s new line of attack on Harris.
By Dan Lamothe and Abigail HauslohnerUkraine’s Zelensky sharpens appeal to end restrictions on weapons
Zelensky’s appearance at the meeting of arms-donating nations in Germany underscores the critical juncture in Ukraine’s war with Russia.
By Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'GradyVenezuela detains U.S. sailor, officials say
The incident occurred amid an increasingly adversarial relationship between Washington and Caracas.
By Alex Horton and Samantha Schmidt7 U.S. troops hurt in dramatic raid that killed numerous ISIS fighters
A military raid in western Iraq killed 15 Islamic State fighters and left seven Americans wounded, U.S. officials said. All are said to be in stable condition.
By Alex Horton and Mustafa SalimArmy defends Arlington Cemetery staffer ‘pushed aside’ by Trump aides
The Army said in a statement that the cemetery staffer “acted with professionalism,” and her reputation has been “unfairly attacked” by Trump’s representatives.
By Dan Lamothe, Josh Dawsey and Meryl KornfieldBiden approved Gaza pier despite internal pushback, watchdog finds
The Gaza pier project faced early concerns within the U.S. government, including a warning that rough seas could pose a challenge, an inspector general found.
By Dan LamotheU.S. soldier who entered North Korea will plead guilty to desertion
Travis King, an Army private, crossed into North Korea last year and was expelled. He’ll appear at a hearing Sept. 20, his lawyer said.
By Victoria BissetEx-Army staffer who defrauded Gold Star families sentenced to 12 years
After a Washington Post investigation, authorities pursued counselor Caz Craffy and found he swindled millions of dollars from grieving military families.
By Alex HortonDefense secretary’s intervention in 9/11 cases faces judge’s scrutiny
A judge overseeing the 9/11 cases against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others will examine if it was legal for Lloyd Austin to rescind their plea agreements.
By Dan LamotheU.S. restarts offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia after lengthy ban
The sale to Saudi Arabia of certain U.S. weapons was frozen in 2021 to signal the Biden administration’s disapproval of the Saudi war with Yemen’s Houthis.
By Karen DeYoungTim Walz’s military record, National Guard departure get new scrutiny
The Harris-Walz campaign has cited his military experience as an asset. But Republicans and some who served with him have questioned claims about his service.
By Dan Lamothe, Shawn Boburg and Alex HortonFive U.S. troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack in Iraq
U.S. troops at Al Assad air base in Iraq were wounded in a rocket attack carried out by Iranian-back militants, the Pentagon said.
By Alex HortonHouthi drone expert among those killed in U.S. strike in Iraq
A Houthi commander’s death in Iraq illustrates the cooperation among Iran-backed groups in the Middle East as the region faces the threat of worsening violence.
By Alex Horton and Mustafa SalimJD Vance’s Marine buddies back his service over his politics
JD Vance’s critics call his about-face on Trump an affront to the military’s most basic values. Fellow Marines say attacks on his service are out of bounds.
By Dan Lamothe and Alex HortonU.S. forces move toward Israel as Iran threatens to attack
The Pentagon has relocated several warships in recent days as Iran threatens to attack Israel and avenge the killing of key leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.
By Dan LamotheU.S. military launches first airstrike in Iraq in months
The operation south of Baghdad targeted unspecified “combatants” and followed attacks on U.S. forces in recent days, officials said.
By Dan LamotheBlinken, Austin detail new U.S. security commitments for Philippines
The defense cooperation plans come as Manila seeks to bolster its ability to resist pressure from an increasingly assertive Chinese military in the South China Sea.
By Michael BirnbaumRising from Biden’s shadow, Harris faces crucial test on foreign policy
As vice president to a longtime statesman, Kamala Harris was given a limited portfolio. Republicans see a weakness. Aides say she’d face crisis with tenacity.
By Michael Birnbaum and Missy Ryan