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September 24, 2017

The Latest: US showing North Korea its military might

The Latest on U.S.-North Korean tensions (all times local): 5:30 p.m. The U.S. is putting on display its military might for ...

September 22, 2017

Trade panel: Cheap imports hurt US solar industry

Low-cost solar panels imported from China and other countries have caused serious injury to American manufacturers, a U.S.

September 19, 2017

Military budget would swell under Senate bill

The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a sweeping defense policy bill that would pump $700 billion into the military, putting ...

September 19, 2017

Mattis: Unclear if budget cuts play role in military crashes

Senior military leaders are examining whether strict budget constraints have contributed to a recent rash of deadly training ...

September 19, 2017

Senate backs bill to pump $700 billion into military

The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a sweeping defense policy bill that would pump $700 billion into the military, putting ...

September 19, 2017

The Latest: Senate approves $700 billion defense policy bill

The Latest on the Senate's passage of the defense policy bill for the 2018 budget years (all times local): 6:50 p.m.

September 19, 2017

Syrian troops battling IS cross river toward US-backed force

Syrian troops battling the Islamic State militant group crossed to the eastern bank of the Euphrates River in Deir el-Zour ...

September 18, 2017

Mattis: No need yet to shoot down NKorean missiles

The U.S. has seen no need to shoot down North Korean missiles test-fired in Japan's direction, but a future missile launch ...

September 16, 2017

Tax cuts quiet once-deafening GOP call for fiscal discipline

Republicans spooked world markets in their ardor to cut spending when Democrat Barack Obama occupied the White House.

September 16, 2017

Transgender troops can re-enlist in military _ for now

New guidance released Friday by the Pentagon makes it clear that any transgender troops currently in the military can ...

September 16, 2017

The Latest: Pentagon allows transgender troops to re-enlist

The Latest on Pentagon policy on transgender troops (all times local): 6:40 p.m. New guidance released Friday by the Pentagon ...

September 15, 2017

Possible US citizen fighting with Islamic State in US hands

A man believed to be an American citizen who was fighting with Islamic State militants has surrendered in Syria and is now ...

September 14, 2017

House backs $1.2T spending bill with more money for military

The Republican-led House on Thursday passed a sweeping $1.2 trillion spending bill that provides billions more dollars for ...

September 13, 2017

Defense chief says US must keep all 3 parts of nuclear force

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday he has become convinced that the United States must keep all three parts of its ...

September 13, 2017

The Latest: Mattis sticks with current US nuclear framework

The Latest on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' visit to Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota (all times local): 9:45 a.m.

September 13, 2017

White House: New law not needed for Islamic State fight

The Trump administration has adequate legal authority to combat terrorist groups and doesn't support a push in Congress for ...

September 12, 2017

Security clearance points to problems with access to secrets

A government backlog of 700,000 security clearance reviews has led agencies like the Defense Department to inadvertently ...

September 12, 2017

The Latest: 9/11's "Tribute in Light" beams in NYC

The Latest news surrounding observances marking the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks (all times local): 7:30 p.m.

September 12, 2017

US marks 9/11 anniversary with resolve, tears and hope

Americans commemorated 9/11 on Monday with tear-streaked tributes, a presidential warning to terrorists and appeals from ...