Politics Apr 26 WATCH: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin holds a news briefing after trip to Ukraine The longer Ukraine's army fends off the invading Russians, the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training. Austin convened a meeting in Germany to work out ways to keep the military aid supply going.
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Biden announces $1.3 billion in new assistance for Ukraine The new package includes $800 million in military aid for much-needed heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and drones for the escalating battle in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
World Apr 10 Russia installs new Ukraine war commander, U.S. official says After its striking post-invasion setbacks, Russia has appointed a new Ukraine war commander, a U.S. official said Sunday.
Politics Apr 05 WATCH: Army Gen. Mark Milley urges more U.S. troops be stationed in eastern Europe The top U.S. military officer says the United States should look at the development of more bases in Eastern Europe to protect against Russian aggression.
World Feb 27 Putin put Russia’s nuclear forces on alert. What does that mean for the risk of nuclear war? Russian President Vladimir Putin's implied threat to turn the Ukraine war into a broader nuclear conflict presents President Joe Biden with choices rarely contemplated in the atomic age, including whether to raise the alert level of U.S. nuclear forces.
Nation Feb 11 Ukraine crisis escalates as Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland A senior defense official says President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of 3,000 more U.S. troops to Poland.
Nation Jan 24 U.S. military puts 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment amid Russia tension The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of…
Nation Jan 04 Federal judge blocks Navy from acting against 35 COVID vaccine refusers A federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Navy from acting against 35 sailors for refusing on religious grounds to comply with an order to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Nation Dec 30 Pentagon eases approval process for urgent use of D.C. National Guard The Pentagon says it's streamlined the approval process for urgent use of National Guard forces in the District of Columbia.
Nation Nov 05 WATCH: Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell A Vietnam combat veteran, he rose to become the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Black secretary of state.