Karoun Demirjian
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Senate passes defense bill that arms U.S. allies, ends vaccine mandate
The $858 billion legislation, directing more military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan, now heads to President Biden for his signature. → Read More
House passes defense bill, giving GOP its first post-midterm win
Republicans had threatened to stymie action on the $858 billion legislation if President Biden’s covid vaccine mandate for military personnel was not removed. → Read More
Pentagon warns of China’s plans for dominance in Taiwan and beyond
As part of China's aggressive military buildup, it conducted more ballistic missile tests last year than the rest of the world combined. → Read More
Pressure builds to step up weapons tracking in Ukraine
Legislation would require greater scrutiny of the $20 billion in military aid President Biden has sent Ukraine, and it has bipartisan support. → Read More
Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky outlines conditions for peace to G-20, buoyed by Kherson liberation
Ukraine's leader told a meeting of the Group of 20, which includes Russia, that "now is the time" to stop Moscow. → Read More
Ukraine live briefing: Triumphant Zelensky visits recaptured Kherson; CIA director meets with Russian counterpart
Ukraine says Russians wrecked key infrastructure in Kherson and left residents without water and power before withdrawing. → Read More
Pentagon sending Ukraine new air defenses as Russia pummels key cities
A new $400 million package of U.S. security assistance includes four Avenger air defense systems and the Stinger missiles they fire. → Read More
6 key takeaways from the Pentagon’s new defense, nuclear policies
Even as the Defense Department shelves two nuclear weapons programs, an arms race is brewing with China and Russia. → Read More
Winter nears in Ukraine — and a battle of stamina awaits
The arrival of rain, snow and cold threaten to stalemate the war, and bring even greater misery for civilians trapped in the fighting. → Read More
Here are the nuclear weapons Russia has in its arsenal
How many nuclear weapons does Russia have? What are tactical weapons? We have your answers here. → Read More
‘Unchecked’ book excerpt: Inside McConnell’s decision not to convict Trump
“Let’s just ignore him,” the GOP Senate leader said at one point, underscoring his hands-off approach on whether to stand up to pro-Trump lawmakers after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. → Read More
U.S. general warns of China’s expanding nuclear arsenal
Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, President Biden's choice to lead U.S. Strategic Command, said the assessment of China’s nuclear mettle had changed dramatically. → Read More
Raids on ISIS camp in Syria yield hundreds of arrests
Over the last two weeks alone, Syrian fighters allied with the U.S. military have apprehended dozens of suspects in the al-Hol refugee camp. → Read More
Pentagon plan aims to reduce civilian deaths caused by airstrikes
The Pentagon's plan for reducing civilian casualties follows a series of deadly mistakes, and would affect planning for drone strikes and other operations. → Read More
Senate votes to approve NATO membership for Sweden and Finland
Seven more NATO countries must give the green light to the expansion of the alliance, which was spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
Pentagon calls out China’s military threats as Taiwan tensions worsen
A top Biden administration official suggested Beijing is pursuing a policy of ‘military intimidation’ as it rewrites the regional status quo. → Read More
Russia’s moves in Africa problematic for U.S. interests, general agrees
Moscow’s use of the mercenary outfit Wagner Group to raise Russia’s profile in Africa is a particular concern, officials said. → Read More
U.S. touts progress in hypersonic arms race with China, Russia
The Pentagon says it completed a successful hypersonic missile test this week and secured a $1.3 billion deal to help defend against such threats. → Read More
Democrats use Pentagon policy bill to close loopholes Trump exposed
The legislation contains measures to address a lack of government safeguards laid bare by the U.S. Capitol riot and other flashpoints during Trump's presidency. → Read More
House lays out demands for Pentagon over Russia, extremism, inflation
The legislation, considered one of the few “must-pass” bills Congress authors each year, is yet to be reconciled with the Senate’s version. → Read More