Top Trump official resigns over Iran, blaming Israel for march to war
"I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people," the official said.
By Tanya Noury
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‘War Machine’ review: Finally, a training scenario with aliens
The sci-fi flick raises the premise: What if the final phase of U.S. Army Ranger selection suddenly involved fighting a giant alien robot?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Explainer: Much about US withdrawal from Afghanistan is unclear
The Biden administration acknowledges that a full troop withdrawal is not without risks, but it argues waiting for a better time is a recipe for never leaving.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America's enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Senate rejects defense spending ‘parity’ amendment
The Senate sank a Republican proposal meant to boost defense spending by binding Congress to equal increases to defense and nondefense spending.
By Joe Gould
Bernie Sanders unveils resolution to stop $735M arms sale to Israel
The senator has introduced a resolution that would, if passed, block the pending sale of $735 million in arms to Israel amid its widening fight with Hamas.
By Joe Gould
Top US general in the Mideast to recommend post-withdrawal plan for Afghanistan
Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, said negotiations with Afghanistan's neighbors for overflight rights and troop basing are “moving forward” but will take time.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden celebrates Coast Guard in commencement address, stresses role on world stage
The president used the speech to position the United States as a defender of global rules, trade and marine law, specifically in the South China Sea and the Arctic.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press