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 LamotheSeptember 9, 2024

GOP 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 LamotheSeptember 8, 2024

GOP 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 HauslohnerSeptember 7, 2024

Ukraine’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'GradySeptember 6, 2024

Venezuela detains U.S. sailor, officials say

The incident occurred amid an increasingly adversarial relationship between Washington and Caracas.

By Alex Horton and Samantha SchmidtSeptember 5, 2024

7 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 SalimAugust 31, 2024

Army 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 KornfieldAugust 29, 2024

Biden 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 LamotheAugust 27, 2024

U.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 BissetAugust 27, 2024

Ex-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 HortonAugust 22, 2024

Defense 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 LamotheAugust 13, 2024

U.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 DeYoungAugust 9, 2024

Tim 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 HortonAugust 7, 2024

Five 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 HortonAugust 6, 2024

Houthi 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 SalimAugust 5, 2024

JD 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 HortonAugust 4, 2024

U.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 LamotheAugust 2, 2024

U.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 LamotheJuly 30, 2024

Blinken, 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 BirnbaumJuly 30, 2024

Rising 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 RyanJuly 30, 2024