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The panel of military leaders spoke about naval strategy and the use of seapower in U.S. foreign policy. The focused on improving international cooperation, restoring the Marine Corps amphib…

Secretary Gates talked shortly about the operations in Iraq, but focused on those in Afghanistan. He talked about the development of infrastructure, the reasons why insurgency attacks had in…

Former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave his farewell speech in the House.

Representative Skelton talked about House Armed Services Committee operations and relations between Congress and the military. He also spoke about oversight duties of the committee, the role…

Members offered amendments and debated various changes to the Foreign Intelligence Security Act. They spoke about proposals to limit the president’s ability to conduct warrantless wiretaps, …

A hearing was held on security challenges involving Pakistan. Topics included: concerns regarding terrorist operations within Pakistan and along the Afghanistan border; internal instability …

Following a hearing on operations in Iraq and a report on benchmarks for progress, witnesses and key members answered questions from reporters about military commitments in Iraq.

Commissioners testified about their report on security in Iraq and the capabilities of Iraqi security forces operating in tandem with U.S. military forces. They noted both great progress in …

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the Government Accountability Office’s report on the performance record of the Iraqi government. David Walker testified about operations …

General Keane and Mr. Korb testified about planning for the redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the political and security situation in Iraq, regional…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing titled “Upholding the Principle of Habeas Corpus for Detainees.” Witnesses testified about the operation of military commissions at Guantan…

Witnesses testified about findings in the latest National Intelligence Estimate on the threat posed by various al-Qaida groups. Among the issues addressed were the degree of cooperation and …

The full committee will meet to mark up H.R. 3087, to require the president, in coordination with the secretary of State, the secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senio…