Military leaders ‘open’ to allowing prosecutors to investigate sex-assaults
Pressure is building to change the law and put prosecutors instead of commanders in charge.
Policy on drone strike authorization is fine as is, Defense official says
Assistant Defense Secretary Michael Sheehan testifies to Congress that war with al-Qaeda could last 20 years
Obama deplores sex crimes in military, says there’s ‘no silver bullet’
After meeting with Pentagon leaders, the president says sex crimes are a threat to national security.
Terrorists in witness protection were allowed on flights, watchdog says
The Justice Dept.’s inspector general says it didn’t give names to the center that maintains no-fly list.
Obama calls on Congress to fully fund his State Department budget
Obama says “we’re going to need Congress as a partner” to help protect Americans serving overseas.
Mueller defends FBI in Boston bombing, but acknowledges slip-up
The FBI’s chief tells the Senate that an early inquiry into a Boston bomb suspect found no terrorism ties.
Some in Congress want changes in military law as a result of sex scandals
Shocked by increasing assaults in the armed forces, lawmakers are eyeing reforms in the Defense Dept.
In sexual assault crisis, brass didn’t act, so Congress may
FINE PRINT | The festering issue jeopardizes the military’s chain of command.
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Lawmakers push White House to tighten pressure on Iran
A Senate hearing airs frustration over Tehran’s nuclear defiance despite diplomatic and economic pressure.
U.N. ‘strongly’ condemns Syrian government attacks on civilians
The vote pits the U.S. and Russia against each other as they try to start talks between the two sides.
Republicans leaked falsified Benghazi e-mail, Obama spokesman says
White House spokesman says they fabricated portions of the message for political reasons.
For Eric Holder, more stormy weather
The AP phone records story has put the attorney general back in a familiar spot: Caught in the political crossfire.
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