The House is expected to vote Thursday on whether to grant President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, a waiver to serve as Pentagon chief. Mr. Austin is required to obtain a congressional waiver to serve in the role because of a rule that requires military officers …
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on President Joe Biden to increase the U.S.’ military commitment to combat Islamic extremists around the world. Defense and intelligence officials around the world have warned of potential new pockets of extremism in the Middle East and a growing threat in Africa’s Sahel region. In a New Year’s speech …
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CINCINNATI — Federal authorities presented new details on Tuesday about three self-described members of a paramilitary group who are the first to be charged with plotting the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The FBI said a Virginia man, Thomas Edward Caldwell, appeared to be a leader of the effort. Caldwell and a man and woman …
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BAGHDAD — Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 28 people and wounding 73 others, officials said. The rare suicide bombing attack hit the Bab al-Sharqi commercial area in central Baghdad amid heightened political tensions over planned early elections and a severe economic crisis. Blood smeared …
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KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — An Air Force airman in New Mexico is facing a military trial next week in connection with a fatal car crash nearly two years ago. Prosecutors said Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving. They said Cooper could get a …
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