Nov 14 Watch How should the U.S. deal with decaying nuclear arms infrastructure? By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Jun 05 Pentagon reports show China’s military strength is growing By Associated Press China shows growing capability to project military power beyond its shores, the Defense Department said. In an annual report to Congress, the Pentagon said China is developing and testing new types of missiles, expanding the reach of its navy and… Continue reading
May 28 Watch At West Point, Obama answers foreign policy criticism with speech on America’s role in the world By PBS NewsHour President Obama addressed West Point graduates with a commencement speech that doubled as a defense of his foreign policy and a statement on his view of America's role abroad. Judy Woodruff examines the president’s remarks with former State Department official… Continue watching
Apr 23 U-2 may be shot down by budget cuts By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The U-2 spy plane outlasted the Cold War, outlived its successor and proved crucial a half-century ago when two superpowers were on the brink of nuclear war. But defense cuts now threaten to knock the high-flying reconnaissance aircraft… Continue reading
Apr 06 Hagel delivers destroyers to Japan and a strong warning to North Korea and China By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press TOKYO -- U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivered a two-pronged warning to Asia Pacific nations Sunday, announcing that the U.S. will send two additional ballistic missile destroyers to Japan to counter the North Korean threat, and saying China must better… Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch Will military scandals erode public confidence in the armed forces? By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch News Wrap: Va. attorney general says state will side with gay marriage rights By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Jan 15 Bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill pushed through by House By Alan Fram, Associated Press Party leaders pushed a massive $1.1 trillion spending bill for this year through the House on Wednesday, shunning the turmoil of recent budget clashes with a compromise financing everything from airports to war costs and brimming with victories and concessions… Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch Changing relations with Mideast allies may affect U.S. position in the region Changing relations with Mideast allies may affect U.S. position in the region… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch Defense Secretary Hagel Honors Navy Yard Shooting Victims Defense Secretary Hagel Honors Navy Yard Shooting Victims… Continue watching