Military

The United States "should not...simply hand a victory to the Taliban."

Killings of civilians in Afghanistan's conflict rose to more than 2,900 last year.

The Obama-era policy placed limits on the types of equipment police departments could receive.

"Patriotism knows no gender nor orientation."

"President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America's strength is found in its diversity."

Biden could lift the ban as soon as Monday, source says.

The U.S. military said the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea, a large part of which is claimed by China, to conduct routine operations "to ensure freedom ...

"We ask that you take swift action to restore the flag to its place of honor atop the White House."

Austin also said he looked forward to "refurbishing alliances."

"The appropriate authorities will continue to investigate."

"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as First Lady of the United States."

In Washington, the perimeter of a high fence surrounding the Capitol was pushed out to encompass the U.S. Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.

Guard troops helping secure the Capitol building will have weapons.

"The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and insurrection."

Until Friday's vote, Trump had been on track to be the first president since Lyndon Johnson with no vetoes overridden.

"It is a 'gift' to China and Russia," he said in a message to the House of Representatives.

The defense bill has passed both houses of the U.S. Congress by veto-proof margins, meaning any veto by Trump would likely be overridden as he faces the end of his ...

The White House issued its formal veto threat on Tuesday afternoon. Lawmakers and staff have been working on the NDAA for most of the past year.

The panel members said the culture at Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored post in the United States, must be changed from top to bottom.

Many U.S. officials believe the House of Representatives and Senate will ultimately do that again for Austin, particularly given the historic opportunity to confirm the first Black U.S. defense secretary.