Military

Walker said defense officials did not give him final permission to deploy Guard forces until 3 hours and 19 minutes.

"Let's do this the right way."

Under the Constitution, Congress, not the president, has the right to authorize war.

"Most of the food is being thrown away."

"They reacted faster than our most elite forces from a cold start."

One official said the strike was in response to the recent rocket attacks in Iraq.

"Thanks to our aircrews diligently conducting routine patrols, we were able to spot people in distress and intervene."

The United States "should not...simply hand a victory to the Taliban."

Killings of civilians in Afghanistan's conflict rose to more than 2,900 last year.

The Obama-era policy placed limits on the types of equipment police departments could receive.

"Patriotism knows no gender nor orientation."

"President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America's strength is found ...

Biden could lift the ban as soon as Monday, source says.

The U.S. military said the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea, a large part of which is ...

"We ask that you take swift action to restore the flag to its place of honor atop the White House."

Austin also said he looked forward to "refurbishing alliances."

"The appropriate authorities will continue to investigate."

"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as First Lady of the United States."

In Washington, the perimeter of a high fence surrounding the Capitol was pushed out to encompass the U.S. Supreme Court ...

Guard troops helping secure the Capitol building will have weapons.