Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, calling the legal battle ahead his "biggest fight yet," and said that he believes he will be exonerated.
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US House moves ahead with defense policy bill, 'culture wars' fight ahead
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives voted 393-27 on Tuesday to send its version of
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US House Republicans defeat their own defense spending bill
WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives failed to move forward on a fiscal 2024 defense spending bill
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McCarthy says defense spending bill will get a vote this week 'win or lose'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that the Defense Department appropriations bill that was paused last week before it even made it to the floor for debate will come up for a vote this week "win or lose."
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Pentagon vows to use cyberspace to project power and frustrate US adversaries
The Pentagon pledged to use offensive cyber operations to "frustrate" and "disrupt" foreign powers and criminals that threaten US interests in a new military strategy document released Tuesday that warns of China's aims to dominate cyberspace.
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Zelensky replaces Ukrainian defense minister, citing need for 'new approaches'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his defense minister, citing the need for "new approaches" as the war with Russia enters its 19th month.
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Judge knocks out key defense for former Trump adviser Navarro ahead of contempt of Congress trial
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro will not be able to argue before a jury at his contempt of Congress trial next week that the former president asserted privilege to shield him from a House January 6 committee subpoena, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Aircraft 'incident' involving US defense personnel reported during military exercise in Australia
An aircraft 'incident' involving US defense personnel has taken place near the city of Darwin, Australia, officials have confirmed.
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Lockheed's Sikorsky wins $2.7 billion U.S. Navy contract
Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin, said on Thursday it was awarded a $2.7 billion contract by the
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House Judiciary Committee expected to launch inquiry into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is expected to open a congressional investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as soon as Thursday, a source tells CNN -- the same day former President Donald Trump is slated to surrender at the county jail after being charged for participating in schemes to meddle with Georgia's 2020 election results.
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China's defense minister warns against 'playing with fire' on Taiwan during Russia meeting
China's defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan in a veiled jab at the United States as he addressed a security conference in Russia.
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Georgia criminal charges: Trump's chances and challenges
By Jack Queen (Reuters) -Donald Trump is likely to claim that his right to free speech and genuine concerns about
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