Politics May 04 Gillibrand: Number of military sex crimes greater than Pentagon first reported The number of sex-related crimes occurring in U.S. military communities is far greater than the Defense Department has publicly reported, a U.S. senator said Monday in a scathing critique that asserts the Pentagon has refused to provide her information about…
World Apr 05 Corker: Congressional scrutiny essential in Iran nuclear deal The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says congressional scrutiny and approval of any nuclear agreement with Iran is essential and will help ensure the deal isn't a bad one.
Nation Mar 06 Senate blocks change to who can prosecute military sexual assault cases The Senate blocked a bill that would have stripped senior military commanders of their authority to prosecute rapes and other serious offenses in the ranks. The Pentagon's leadership vigorously opposed the measure, arguing that officers should have more responsibility, not…
Politics Mar 06 Senate to vote on military sexual assault bill WASHINGTON -- Legislation to curb sexual assaults in the military by stripping senior commanders of their authority to prosecute rapes and other serious offenses is headed for a highly anticipated vote in the Senate. The bill, which is expected to…