With thousands of hungry troops, DOD urges limited income hikes - Roll Call With thousands of troops having trouble paying for food, lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon for bigger, targeted pay increases. Roll Call · Nov 22, 2022
China, US officials to attend Southeast Asia defense meeting The Chinese and U.S. defense chiefs will both attend next week's expanded meeting of Southeast Asian defense ministers in Cambodia The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Senators to DOD: Address 'bad actors' among military landlords - Roll Call Senators ask Pentagon to force private landlords on U.S. military bases to guarantee servicemembers a complete “tenant bill of rights." Roll Call · Nov 15, 2022
China biggest security challenge to US, but Russia is a potential nuclear threat WASHINGTON — In a newly released defense strategy plan, the Biden administration says China remains the most dangerous security threat to the U.S. but that “for the first time,” Washington faces two possible nuclear conflicts with that country and Russia. The review released Thursday will guide the future size and… Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022
DOD strategy reports show rising nuclear tensions - Roll Call Documents reveal growing U.S. military focus on adjusting policies, plans and programs to respond to Russian threats to use nuclear weapons. Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022
New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war WASHINGTON — A day-old Pentagon policy on female servicemembers’ access to reproductive health services is already triggering election-year sniping among lawmakers and figures to loom large in forthcoming legislation. Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022
New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war - Roll Call Guidance to ensure abortion access for servicemembers comes as midterms loom and annual defense bill awaits lawmakers in Congress. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2022
US military will provide assistance for members seeking abortions Military says it will cover travel expenses for service members in states with abortion bans, among other support. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022
Department of Defense OKs renaming of 9 military bases Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has approved new names for nine military bases, including Fort Gordon and Fort Benning and other military assets. Tribune News Service · Oct 10, 2022
News briefs Pentagon helping troops pay bills, but less than Congress wants Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022
Pentagon helping troops pay bills, but less than Congress wants WASHINGTON — Pentagon officials announced Thursday that U.S. military personnel who face a rising cost of living will be getting financial help soon, but the initiative falls short of what many lawmakers have sought. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
Pentagon helping troops pay bills, but less than Congress wants - Roll Call The changes were laid out in a memo in which Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III outlined enhanced compensation to offset rising costs. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022
Pentagon discloses a record rate of sexual assaults - Roll Call Of all servicemembers, 8.4 percent of women and 1.5 percent of men said they had been assaulted or that someone had tried to assault them. Roll Call · Sep 1, 2022
Pentagon announces overhaul to stop civilian deaths after criticism of botched drone strikes US military has killed estimated 363,000 civilians since 2001 The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022 Fight brews over Pentagon’s push to counter extremists WASHINGTON — Democrats in both chambers are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups’ attempts to influence service members.
Roll Call · Jul 22, 2022 Fight brews over Pentagon's push to counter extremists - Roll Call Democrats are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups.
Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022 Senate NDAA to Pentagon: ‘Immediately’ halt fight against extremism WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee has called on the Defense Department to halt its programs to prevent and root out extremism in the ranks.
Roll Call · Jul 20, 2022 Senate NDAA to Pentagon: ‘Immediately’ halt fight against extremism - Roll Call The Senate Armed Services Committee has called on the Defense Department to halt programs to prevent and root out extremism in the ranks.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022 NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week
Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue: Delegates meet amid security challenges Focus on keynote speeches by Japan, US and China, with special address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022 Russian soldier pleads guilty to war crime as conflict in Ukraine enters new phase LVIV, Ukraine — As the first Russian soldier to be tried for war crimes pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian, fears grew Wednesday over the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol a day earlier.
Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022 Russian soldier pleads guilty to war crime; Mariupol fighters’ fate uncertain LVIV, Ukraine — As the first Russian soldier to be tried for war crimes pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian, fears grew Wednesday over the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol a day earlier.
Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022 Ukraine caucus leaders still on a ‘war footing’ WASHINGTON — Their loyalties to Ukraine are diverse and run deep. They’re not unified on every issue stemming from the war but are operating in lockstep agreement that the Biden administration can and should do more to help the young democracy defend itself against Russian aggression.
Roll Call · May 12, 2022 Ukraine caucus leaders still on a ‘war footing’ - Roll Call Biden could be doing more, say co-chairs Marcy Kaptur, Brian Fitzpatrick, Andy Harris and Mike Quigley, who each have ties to the region.
Roll Call · May 11, 2022 Tensions rise in House over Navy shipbuilding - Roll Call House lawmakers criticized President Biden's budget proposal for the Navy, arguing it would not keep pace with China.