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US, Iraqi forces kill top Islamic State commander in joint operation
Seven U.S. troops were injured in the raid targeting suspected IS militants in Iraq's western desert.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s navy has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Pentagon watchdog to review Austin’s hospitalization, notification
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog says he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization.
By Tara Copp, AP
Austin’s chief of staff failed to tell anyone about hospitalization
Austin remained hospitalized Monday, according to the Pentagon.
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notification
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Veteran charged with making threats against member of Congress, VA
A Connecticut military veteran has been arrested on allegations he threatened government officials, federal authorities said Friday.
Russell Hamler of famed WWII Merrill’s Marauders dies at 99
Russell Hamler was believed to be the last living member of the famed American jungle fighting unit in World War II nicknamed the Merrill’s Marauders.
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troops
Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.
By Kareem Chehayeb