Lloyd Austin, Pentagon chief, slams China’s drive for hypersonic weapons

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region” and vowed the U.S. would maintain its capability to deter potential threats posed by China. Austin made the remarks in Seoul following annual security talks with his … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Venezuela’s Guaido seeks U.S. Pentagon cooperation to solve political crisis – Reuters

Venezuela’s Guaido seeks U.S. Pentagon cooperation to solve political crisis  Reuters Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday he has asked his envoy to the United States to meet with Pentagon officials to “cooperate” on a … “us politics” – Google News

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Pentagon withdrawing all U.S. forces from Syria; Republicans blast plan – UPI.com

Pentagon withdrawing all U.S. forces from Syria; Republicans blast plan  UPI.com Republicans rip Trump’s surprise Syria withdrawal in meeting with Pence  POLITICO Top Republicans are revolting against Trump’s move to pull US troops out of Syria  INSIDER Trump allies and Republicans are questioning his Syria exit  Axios ‘Obama-like mistake’: Republicans slam Trump over plan to withdraw troops from Syria  NBC News View full coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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Congress Forces Pentagon to Come Clean on Aid to Lebanon – Bloomberg

Bloomberg Congress Forces Pentagon to Come Clean on Aid to LebanonBloombergIn the case of Lebanon, the record of military assistance is mixed at best. U.S. military leaders have praised the relationship in recent years, assuring Congress for example that U.S. equipment has not ended up in the hands of Hezbollah. In February … us congress – Google News

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Reluctant Warriors: How the Pentagon Fights the US President – lareviewofbooks

lareviewofbooks Reluctant Warriors: How the Pentagon Fights the US PresidentlareviewofbooksDuring the initial deliberations, they can voice their concerns, point out the hazards, and suggest alternatives, but in the end, it is the president who decides. He is the commander in chief. But what happens when the president pursues a policy that … us president – Google News

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