Qatar open to mediation if Syrian rebels turn on each other The wealthy Gulf Arab state is in touch with rebel groups on the ground in Syria. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 12 days 12d Share
US pounds ISIS camps in Syria after Assad flees "There should be no doubt -- we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute," a top general said. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 14 days 14d Share
Defense bill could hit last-minute snag over transgender provision A top Democrat now says he's uncertain whether he will vote for the policy bill that he helped craft. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 14 days 14d Share
'I am a survivor of sexual assault': Ernst pledges 'thorough vetting' for Hegseth The Iowa Republican added that she's "excited" to sit down with the former Fox News and veteran host next week. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 15 days 15d Share
Austin announces new Ukraine aid, defends Biden's record on national security The package won't arrive in Ukraine immediately but will consist of contracts with U.S. defense companies to build new drones and air defense munitions. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 15 days 15d Share
McConnell takes indirect swipe at Trump on America's role in the world "America will not be made great again by those who are content to manage our decline," he said. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 15 days 15d Share
Gabbard could be the next Trump nominee to come under fire in the Senate The former Democratic congressperson's path to becoming the nation's top spy is far from guaranteed, according to current and former Senate GOP aides. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 16 days 16d Share
Ernst holds the pivotal vote in Hegseth's hill fight Ernst, a combat veteran and advocate for survivors of military sexual assault, said she's not ready to vote yes for Trump's would-be Pentagon chief. politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 17 days 17d Share
'Enough already': Austin slams Hegseth's opposition to women in the military 'Enough already': Austin slams Hegseth's opposition to women in the military politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 18 days 18d Share
Trump's Pentagon nominee Hegseth says he's not dropping out Trump's Pentagon nominee Hegseth says he's not dropping out politico.com politico.com / feeds politico-com-defense / / #politics / / 18 days 18d Share