Category : Defense news

Biden repeals Trump-era ban on transgender military service

The move reinstates an Obama-era policy that allowed transgender individuals to openly serve in the military.

Several governors order National Guard troops out of D.C.

Republican governors of New Hampshire, Florida, Texas and Montana all now have said they’re calling Guardsmen from their states home. Some 7,000 will remain in D.C. through Feb. 6.

'Packed us together like sardines': Guard deployed to Capitol struggles to contain Covid

Hundreds of Guard members who poured into Washington after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol have tested positive for Covid-19 or are quarantining in nearby hotels.

Austin confirmed as first Black defense secretary

Austin's nomination was approved despite concerns among Democrats and Republicans about appointing another recently retired general.

‘We feel incredibly betrayed’: Thousands of Guardsmen forced to vacate Capitol

Guardsmen were later let back into facilities after an outcry from lawmakers.

Biden to seek full 5-year extension of nuclear pact with Russia

The news comes after Biden pledged during the campaign to save the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which limits each countries' number of deployed nuclear weapons.

Adios AUMF? Democrats press Biden for help in revoking old war powers

Democrats called on the new president to work with Congress to kill the 2002 authorization for the Iraq War and hone the 2001 powers for the war on terrorism.

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, killing at least 32

No one immediately took responsibility for the attack, but Iraqi military officials said it was the work of the Islamic State group.

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, killing at least 28

No one immediately took responsibility for the attack, but Iraqi military officials said it was the work of the Islamic State group.

‘Really quite shocking’: Inside the ugly transition at the Pentagon

This story is based on conversations with 10 Pentagon and Biden officials involved in the transition, most of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive conversations.

In win for Austin, top Senate Democrat agrees to back waiver

"His character and integrity are unquestioned and he possesses the knowledge and skill to effectively lead the Pentagon," Sen. Jack Reed said.

Trump loyalist starts job as NSA's general counsel

President-elect Joe Biden’s team may have difficulty removing Michael Ellis from the civil service post.

Austin pledges 'competent civilian control' of the military as defense secretary

Austin has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill and outlining his views to bolster civilian control with skeptical lawmakers.

Lloyd Austin pledges 'competent civilian control' of the military as Defense secretary

Austin has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill and outlining his views to bolster civilian control with skeptical lawmakers.

12 National Guard members removed from inauguration mission after vetting

The FBI found problems with an additional 10 troops during vetting, and all were removed from the mission “out of an abundance of caution."