McCarthy gets FBI briefing on Swalwell: 'He should not be on Intel' committee

Following an FBI briefing on Rep. Eric Swalwell's contact with an alleged Chinese spy, GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy said the Calif. Democrat should not have access to the nation's secrets.

Hack against US is 'grave threat,' cybersecurity agency says

Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers.

Top U.S. general meets with Taliban in secret talks

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- The top U.S. general held unannounced talks with Taliban peace negotiators in the Persian Gulf to urge a reduction in violence across Afghanistan, even as senior American officials in Kabul warned that stepped-up Taliban attacks endanger the militant group's nascent peace negotiations with the Afghan government.

Navy ends search for sailor who fell overboard from ship

The U.S. Navy announced Saturday that it has called off search and rescue efforts for a 20-year-old sailor who reportedly fell overboard earlier this week from the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.

US B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran

The flight of the two massive B-52H Stratofortress bombers was designed to underscore America's continuing commitment to the Middle East

U.S. Marine Corps cracks down on drug violations, begins random LSD testing

Military leaders say several marines and sailors aren’t getting the message that drugs aren’t tolerated, and now they’re cracking down on violations.

Trump orders approximately 700 US troops to leave Somalia

The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has ordered most of the approximately 700 troops in Somalia to leave the country.

5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together

Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."

US, Israel worked together to track and kill al-Qaida No. 2

Four current and former U.S. officials said Abu Mohammed al-Masri, al-Qaida’s No. 2, was killed by assassins in the Iranian capital in August.

Mike Pompeo to begin difficult 7-nation tour in France

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East.

Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.