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Pentagon tests long-banned ballistic missile over Pacific

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Pentagon on Thursday flight-tested a missile that had been banned under a treaty that the United States and Russia abandoned last summer. Some U.S. arms control advocates said the test risks an unnecessary arms race with Moscow.

Pentagon watchdog investigating $400 million border wall contract

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

President Trump campaigned on a promise to build a “big beautiful wall” between the U.S. and Mexico," said Mexico would pay for it.

Trump intervenes in military justice cases, grants pardons

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon for a former U.S. Army commando being charged with murder, undermining military justice proceedings.

Pence aide offers closed-door testimony to Congress during impeachment investigation

By Associated Press

Jennifer Williams' appearance comes as higher profile witness, former national security adviser John Bolton, has so far failed to show up for his scheduled interview.

Pentagon and budget office subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry

By Associated Press

House Democrats have subpoenaed the Pentagon and White House budget office for documents on delay of military aid to Ukraine.

U.S. deploys air defense systems, troops to Saudi Arabia

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Two more Patriot batteries and a THAAD missile defense system will be prepared to go later if needed, and the deployment will involve about 200 troops.

Senate approves measure to block Trump’s wall funding

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Trump is expected to veto the bill that would block him from using the budget for construction projects on military bases to pay for his border wall.

WATCH: U.S. to deploy more troops to Saudi Arabia, UAE in response to attacks on Saudi oil

By Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Mark Esper says this is a first step, and he is not ruling out additional moves down the road.

WATCH: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary in Pentagon ceremony

Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, and rising attention to the extended toll on responders. President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon, which you can watch live here.

Pentagon approves military construction cash to build border wall

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.