U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services
Syria regime, rebels trade chemical weapons accusations
Mar 20, 2013 03:52 EDT
The US and UN were attempting to verify claims and counterclaims by Syrian troops and insurgents that chemical weapons were used for the first time in the two-year conflict.
China spends massively on cyberspying, US Congress told
Mar 19, 2013 22:51 EDT
China is pouring massive amounts of money and resources into cyberattacks aimed at stealing business secrets, security researchers told a congressional panel.
Iran's influence 'waning' in Latin America: US general
Mar 19, 2013 12:49 EDT
Iran is "struggling" to cultivate ties with Latin American countries that are wary of the United States, and Tehran's influence in the region is on the decline, a top US general said Tuesday.
Senate stalwart Carl Levin will not seek re-election
Mar 07, 2013 22:28 EST
US Senator Carl Levin, a six-term Democrat and staunch advocate for military personnel and readiness, announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014.
US warning to Iran: don't exploit reduced naval presence
Mar 05, 2013 16:36 EST
A top commander on Tuesday warned Iran not to test US resolve in the Gulf after Washington scaled back its naval presence in the area, saying no adversary should underestimate American military power in the region.
US general wants 13,600 troops to stay in Afghanistan
Mar 05, 2013 14:42 EST
The general overseeing US forces in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday that he recommended keeping 13,600 American troops in the country once NATO withdraws in 2014, even as White House officials have pushed for a smaller presence.
Pentagon nominee Hagel clears key US Senate hurdle
Feb 26, 2013 13:35 EST
President Barack Obama's embattled pick to head the Pentagon cleared a key hurdle Tuesday when many Republicans ended their obstruction and the Senate agreed to bring Chuck Hagel's nomination to a vote.
Treasury pick Lew gets nod from key Senate panel
Feb 26, 2013 12:54 EST
The US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted Tuesday to back Obama nominee Jack Lew as Treasury secretary despite qualms about his reputation as a doctrinaire Democrat and his ties to Wall Street.
Senate committee approves Lew for US Treasury chief
Feb 26, 2013 11:30 EST
The US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday approved President Barack Obama's nominee Jack Lew to be the new Treasury secretary, replacing Timothy Geithner who stepped down last month.
Tensions in Iraq are 'troubling': US general
Feb 14, 2013 17:01 EST
Sectarian tensions and political discord in Iraq signal a "troubling" trend in the country since US troops withdrew a year ago, a top American general warned on Thursday.
White House demands vote on Hagel nomination
Feb 14, 2013 15:08 EST
The White House Thursday demanded a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's pick for Pentagon chief this week and blasted Republicans for sending a bad signal to US allies by delaying his appointment.
Pentagon chief wants 'to get the hell out of town'
Feb 14, 2013 15:01 EST
With a feuding Senate holding up approval of his successor, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday joked that he hoped he would be allowed "to get the hell out of town" and retire as planned.
White House raises stakes in Hagel showdown
Feb 14, 2013 11:46 EST
The White House raised the stakes Thursday in its battle to appoint a new defense secretary, accusing Republican lawmakers blocking the appointment of sending a bad signal to US war allies.
Republicans force delay on US defense chief vote
Feb 14, 2013 05:23 EST
Republicans demanding answers from President Barack Obama's pick to head the Pentagon forced Senate leaders Wednesday to delay a vote, throwing Chuck Hagel's confirmation into doubt.
Republicans force delay on US defense chief vote
Feb 13, 2013 20:24 EST
Republicans demanding answers from President Barack Obama's pick to head the Pentagon forced Senate leaders Wednesday to delay a vote, throwing Chuck Hagel's confirmation into doubt.
Hagel defense nomination passes Senate panel
Feb 12, 2013 19:54 EST
A divided US Senate panel approved Chuck Hagel as the next US secretary of defense on Tuesday, a key step in a process that could see the controversial nominee confirmed as early as this week.
Hagel defense nomination passes key US Senate panel
Feb 12, 2013 17:14 EST
A Senate committee on Tuesday approved Chuck Hagel to be the next US secretary of defense, a key step in a process that could see the controversial nominee confirmed as early as this week.
White House warns Republicans on Hagel, Brennan votes
Feb 11, 2013 17:06 EST
The White House said Monday a top Republican was harming national security by delaying confirmation of new Pentagon and CIA chiefs in a row over the US consulate attack in Benghazi.
Committee to hold Hagel confirmation vote Tuesday: aide
Feb 11, 2013 14:26 EST
The Senate Armed Services Committee will meet Tuesday to consider the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the new US defense secretary, an aide to the committee chairman said.
US defense chiefs backed arming Syria rebels
Feb 07, 2013 18:26 EST
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday acknowledged for the first time that the Pentagon had backed proposals to arm the Syrian opposition battling to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
