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Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.
By Tara Copp, AP
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights
The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
By Jen Judson
National Guard boss: US can still fund Ukraine F-16 training — for now
The U.S. has been unable to send any new weapons packages to Ukraine as aid legislation stalls in Congress.
By Tara Copp, AP
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental plan
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine
NATO policing of its airspace has ramped up since the Russian invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago.
Pentagon fell short in tracking $1 billion in Ukraine aid, IG finds
A Pentagon Inspector General report found that the Defense Department has not complied with enhanced tracking requirements for $1 billion in Ukraine aid.
‘We’re out of money’: US exhausts security funds for Ukraine
Administration officials had issued warnings about this outcome for months.
Unknowns about Ukraine gear accountability revealed in watchdog report
An obtained early report illustrates the severe limitations of early accountability measures in tracking and monitoring gear donated to Ukraine.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine
It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP