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Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
Slain Marine’s family fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan, has been resolved.
Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields