Overnight Defense: Brussels update; Troop count in Iraq tops authorized cap
Kristina Wong - 03/22/16 08:07 PM EDT
The attacks roiled the 2016 race and revved up the debate over ISIS strategy.
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Overnight Defense: Trump orders would hurt morale, warns top general
Kristina Wong - 03/17/16 07:53 PM EDT
Also, new Iran sanctions legislation and Kerry believes ISIS committing genocide.
Overnight Defense: GOP budget details; Pentagon buying reforms
Kristina Wong - 03/15/16 06:48 PM EDT
Also, a new survey finds troops want Trump and Sanders?
Overnight Defense: Obama likens ISIS to the Joker; Combat jobs will soon open to women
Kristina Wong - 03/10/16 06:20 PM EST
Also, a Senate panel approves first openly gay nominee to lead military branch.
Overnight Defense: GOP digs in against Gitmo plan
Kristina Wong - 03/08/16 06:13 PM EST
Also, calls for sanctions after Iran's missile test.
Overnight Defense: GOP bill would block Gitmo's return to Cuba
Kristina Wong - 03/03/16 07:29 PM EST
Also, a GOP chairman considers Gitmo, ISIS measures in the annual defense bill.
Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief sends warning shot to China
Kristina Wong - 03/01/16 05:50 PM EST
Also, GOP looks to keep Gitmo in U.S. hands and a Pentagon-Silicon Valley powwow.
Overnight Defense: Officials grilled on Gitmo, budget
Kristina Wong - 02/25/16 07:06 PM EST
Also, defense nominees have a rough day on Capitol Hill.
Overnight Defense: Obama makes last effort to close Gitmo
Kristina Wong - 02/23/16 06:34 PM EST
Obama's long awaited plan hit a brick wall with Republican senators.
Defense Overnight: GOP moves to stop Army, Marine Corps downsizing
Kristina Wong - 02/11/16 06:58 PM EST
Also, Reid wary of GOP push to raise defense spending, and Petraeus on Syria.
Overnight Defense: Inside the Pentagon's $583B budget request
Kristina Wong - 02/09/16 05:28 PM EST
The budget increases spending on readiness, but reduces new aircraft, ship buys.
Overnight Defense: Bill would require women to register for draft
Rebecca Kheel - 02/04/16 06:58 PM EST
Also, the Navy probes pilot health issues and Carter wants more money for Marine readiness.
Overnight Defense: Raúl Castro demands Gitmo's return; Marines deploy to northern Iraq
Rebecca Kheel - 03/21/16 06:02 PM EDT
Also, a subpoena threat for Secretary Carter's emails.
Overnight Defense: Army leaders worry about troop levels
Rebecca Kheel - 03/16/16 05:37 PM EDT
Also, after more than a decade, two Marine pilots are cleared of fault in a deadly accident.
Overnight Defense: Russia withdrawing troops from Syria
Rebecca Kheel - 03/14/16 06:07 PM EDT
Also, an American ISIS fighter is captured and pressure builds for Iran missile sanctions.
Overnight Defense: Obama faces pressure over Iran missile tests
Rebecca Kheel - 03/09/16 05:36 PM EST
Also, an Obama nominee backs special forces in Libya.
Overnight Defense: White House to reveal drone death toll
Rebecca Kheel - 03/07/16 05:47 PM EST
Also, a U.S. strike in Somalia and lawmaker scrutiny on a Pentagon watchdog.
Overnight Defense: Calling all hackers
Rebecca Kheel - 03/02/16 06:35 PM EST
The Pentagon is looking for a few good hackers.
Overnight Defense: US to support Iraqi troops in Mosul fight
Rebecca Kheel - 02/29/16 05:52 PM EST
Iraq's second largest city has been in the hands of ISIS since June 2014.
Overnight Defense: Republicans to hold hearings on Obama's Gitmo plan
Rebecca Kheel - 02/24/16 05:55 PM EST
Also, McConnell wants Obama to rule out executive action.
Overnight Defense: Pentagon to present Gitmo plan
Rebecca Kheel - 02/22/16 05:32 PM EST
The plan is expected Tuesday, ahead of a Congressional deadline.
Overnight Defense: Senate approves new North Korea sanctions
Kristina Wong - 02/10/16 07:12 PM EST
Also, U.S. criticism of Russian airstrikes and a poll shows most women oppose the draft.
Overnight Defense: Hawks ready for spending fight
Kristina Wong - 02/08/16 07:04 PM EST
The Obama administration is releasing its 2017 budget calling for $582B for the Pentagon.
Overnight Defense: Pentagon plans to buy more ships, aircraft
Rebecca Kheel - 02/03/16 06:22 PM EST
Defense Secretary Ash Carter this week is previewing the Pentagon's 2017 budget.
