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A Taliban fighter stands guard at Kabul airport on Aug. 27, 2021, at the site of the twin suicide bombs that killed scores of people, including 13 U.S. troops, the previous day.

Afghanistan withdrawal becomes 2024 election issue

By John M. Donnelly
Posted August 26, 2024 at 6:28pm
A former contender for the vice presidential nomination, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., addressed a Democratic Party veterans council at the party's convention on Tuesday in Chicago. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Can toxic exposure law break GOP’s electoral edge with veterans?

By Aidan Quigley
Posted August 20, 2024 at 8:12pm
Chicago’s United Center is hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week.

Trump, Vance counterprogram DNC with some policy — and personal jabs

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 20, 2024 at 5:21pm
Demonstrators call for an end to aid to Israel during the “Let’s Crash the Party” march down Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Sunday ahead of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Uncommitted Dems vow to seek Gaza policy shift from inside party

By Daniela Altimari
Posted August 19, 2024 at 6:31pm
Rep. Ken Calvert would need a waiver to remain the top Republican on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee if he wins reelection. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Calvert wants to stay at Defense panel, if he survives November

By Aidan Quigley
Posted August 19, 2024 at 6:30am
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., left, has questioned whether the TRICARE's pharmacy benefit manager has effectively limited access to medication among U.S. service members, families, and veterans.

TRICARE becomes part of fight over pharmacy benefit managers

By Jessie Hellmann
Posted August 13, 2024 at 10:31am
Alaska Republican Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski reacted angrily to reports that the U.S. military intercepted Russian and Chinese fighter jets roughly 200 miles off the coast of their state.

Chinese and Russian jets fly near Alaska, perturbing senators

By Caroline Coudriet
Posted July 25, 2024 at 5:52pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Feb. 17.

How Kamala Harris could approach foreign conflicts as president

By Caroline Coudriet, John M. Donnelly and Mark Satter
Posted July 24, 2024 at 10:56am
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, at a campaign rally in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Harris jabs Trump in campaign trail debut as unexpected race takes shape

By John T. Bennett
Posted July 23, 2024 at 4:23pm
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, and running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, talk with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., in Fiserv Forum on the second day of Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Vance’s ascension solidifies isolationist faction of GOP

By Briana Reilly
Posted July 17, 2024 at 8:08pm