Rand Paul Delays NDAA Over Amendment to Block Afghanistan Drawdown Amendment would require reports from various departments before troop numbers could be cut
Reuters: US and Morocco Negotiating Advanced Drone Sale Potential deal would be for four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
US Sends B-52 Bombers to Middle East in Message to Iran Two B-52s flew a round-trip 36-hour mission from US to Persian Gulf
Sweden Takes Step Toward Considering NATO Membership Parliament majority favors a 'NATO option' and stronger alliance with Finland, ruling government opposes the idea
Japan Plans to Develop Missile That Could Hit North Korea Japan renounced the right to have offensive weapons after WWII
Rouhani Says Return to Iran Nuclear Deal ‘Just Needs a Signature’ Joe Biden has said he would return to the deal
Biden Defends Controversial SecDef Pick Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin requires a waiver to take the position and serves on the board of Raytheon
Resolutions to Block UAE Arms Sales Fail to Pass in Senate Trump threatened to veto bills ahead of the vote, AIPAC voiced its support for UAE sales
House Passes NDAA With Veto-Proof Majority in Face of Trump Threats Bill includes amendments that could block troop drawdowns from Afghanistan and Germany
Republican Senate Leader Voices Support for Massive UAE Arms Sale Israeli ambassador said UAE is an ally in confronting Iran
