Independent review concludes deadly bombing in final days of Afghanistan war not caused by misconduct or negligence, doesn't recommend disciplinary action

US Defense Department assessment says Beijing could have over 1,000 nukes by 2030, 2.5 times more than estimated a year ago

White House says Defense Department and other agencies will integrate consequences of global warming into national security planning

$1 billion in missile defense still certain to be okayed, but progressives' ability to block its inclusion in budget bill shows bloc has more influence than critics assumed

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel's missile defense system: 'It will be done'

Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of 'playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,'; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes 'disgraceful' move

Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get funded later

Foreign minister speaks to House Majority Leader Hoyer, attributes development to 'technical' issues and expresses confidence the pledged $1 billion will soon be approved

Taliban says children among the dead; dozens more reported wounded in 2 blasts, including 3 US troops; incident comes after terror warnings and amid mass evacuation efforts

Secretary of Defense activates rarely-used Civil Reserve Air Fleet; the 18 civilian aircraft will transport people from American military bases in Gulf states to Europe and the US