Politics Sep 01 Vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee promises ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan is attacked By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press
Politics Mar 30 WATCH: Military leaders testify on U.S. activity in Europe before House committee Military leaders on Wednesday testified on national security challenges and military activity in Europe before the House Armed Services Committee as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues. By Associated Press
Politics Mar 17 WATCH: House holds hearing on defense intelligence priorities and reforms Washington Rep. Adam Smith, chairman of the committee, cited multiple international security threats, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to highlight the importance of a well-prepared intelligence community. By News Desk
Politics Dec 09 WATCH: House Armed Services committee reviews findings of Fort Hood probe The hearing follows an announcement by the Army on Tuesday that it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. By Candice Norwood and Associated Press
Nation Jun 16 WATCH: House Armed Services holds hearing on racial disparities in military justice system The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel will hold a hearing June 16 addressing racial disparities in the U.S. military justice system. By Courtney Vinopal
Dec 10 Watch 9:04 House report questions legality of Bowe Bergdahl transfer By PBS News Hour Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee have released a new report on the release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for releasing five Taliban inmates at Guantanamo Bay. To discuss the findings, Gwen Ifill talks to Rep. Vicky… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch Bowe Bergdahl debate reignites with ‘Serial’ season, House report By PBS News Hour For the first time, Bowe Bergdahl's version of his experience is being heard publicly. On the podcast "Serial," the Army sergeant explains why he left his post in Afghanistan without permission before being captured by the Taliban. A prisoner swap… Continue watching
Dec 01 U.S. to deploy more special forces to Iraq and Syria By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The U.S. is expanding its special operations force in Iraq and Syria to help fight Islamic State militants, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch House Armed Services chair ‘hopeful’ Congress will fund president’s Islamic State plan By PBS News Hour On Capitol Hill, President Obama’s call to action against Islamic militants was met with qualified support from Congressional leaders. While Democrats praised the president for his decisiveness, Republicans were more wary, noting the administration’s delay in responding to earlier attacks. Continue watching
May 07 Lawmakers vote to leave military commanders in charge of sex assault prosecutions By Donna Cassata, Associated Press In an emotionally charged debate, the House Armed Services Committee rejected a measure that would have stripped the long-standing authority to decide whether to pursue a case, especially those related to sexual assault, and hand the job to seasoned military… Continue reading