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Overnight Defense: GOP leaders express concerns after 9/11 veto override | Lawmakers press for Syria 'plan B' | US touts anti-ISIS airstrikes

Kristina Wong - 09/29/16 06:36 PM EDT

Also, Kerry threatens to pull the plug on U.S-Russia talks over Syria.

Overnight Defense: Clock ticks down in funding fight | Pentagon chief calls 9/11 bill 'devastating' to troops | Taliban leaders watched debate

Kristina Wong - 09/27/16 07:20 PM EDT

Lawmakers are three days from a government shutdown.

Overnight Defense: Top general blames Russia for convoy attack | Pentagon chief worried about 9/11 bill

Kristina Wong - 09/22/16 06:35 PM EDT

Top military leaders testified on ISIS, the Iran payments and Russia on Thursday.

Overnight Defense: White House holds Russia 'responsible' for convoy strike | Senate staying to override Obama veto | Trump camp defends Skittles tweet

Kristina Wong - 09/20/16 07:26 PM EDT

"We hold the Russian government responsible for airstrikes in this space," said Ben Rhodes.

Overnight Defense: Military chiefs lament budget uncertainty | House votes to block Gitmo releases | Army changes discharge policy

Kristina Wong - 09/15/16 05:59 PM EDT

Also, Navy SEALs get more lethal and a longer wait for a defense policy bill.

Overnight Defense: White House threatens to veto Gitmo bill

Kristina Wong - 09/13/16 07:01 PM EDT

Also, defense officials warn about foreign interference in U.S. elections.

Overnight Defense: US attempted hostage rescue in Afghanistan | Defense hawks brace for spending fight | Trump slams 'lies' about Iraq war stance

Kristina Wong - 09/08/16 06:47 PM EDT

Also, senators move to block a $1 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia.

Overnight Defense: GOP furious over leaked Pentagon memo | Trump endorsed by nearly 90 military figures

Rebecca Kheel - 09/06/16 05:46 PM EDT

Also, a new incident between Iran and the U.S. Navy.

Overnight Defense: Fallout from South China Sea ruling

Kristina Wong - 07/12/16 07:47 PM EDT

The decision rippled through Congress leaving Republicans and Democrats divided on how to respond.

Overnight Defense: VA finds 20 veterans a day commit suicide | GOP questions Afghan troop numbers | Pressure over Gitmo transfers

Rebecca Kheel - 07/07/16 06:12 PM EDT

Also, Kerry tries to shore up the Ukraine cease-fire.

Overnight Defense: Pentagon sticking with ISIS strategy | US, Japan deal on base workers

Rebecca Kheel - 07/05/16 06:07 PM EDT

Also, an airline is on the watch for a former Gitmo detainee.

Overnight Defense: US blames ISIS for Turkey attack | Afghan visas in spending bill | Army rolls up its sleeves

Rebecca Kheel - 06/29/16 06:58 PM EDT

Also, Trump pushes for waterboarding after Istanbul attacks.

Overnight Defense: Congress overrides Obama 9/11 veto | Pentagon breathes easy after funding deal | More troops heading to Iraq

Rebecca Kheel - 09/28/16 06:24 PM EDT

Also, Kerry threatens to cut off talks with Russia on Syria.

Overnight Defense: Debate night is here | Senate sets vote on 9/11 veto override | Kerry, McCain spar over Syria

Rebecca Kheel - 09/26/16 07:50 PM EDT

The highly anticipated debate will include at least 30 minutes of talk on national security issues.

Overnight Defense: Senate rejects effort to block Saudi arms sale | ISIS may have fired chemical agent in Iraq | Trump, Gary Johnson tied among military voters

Rebecca Kheel - 09/21/16 06:04 PM EDT

Also, the blame game over a deadly attack on a Syrian aid convoy escalates.

Overnight Defense: NY/NJ bombings renew terror debate | US probes Syrian air strike | Senators push measure on Saudi arms sale

Rebecca Kheel - 09/19/16 06:16 PM EDT

Also, Syria says the ceasefire is over, but the Pentagon isn't so sure.

Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief voices support for Syria deal | US, Israel finalize $38B military deal | Watchdog says US fueled Afghan corruption

Rebecca Kheel - 09/14/16 06:18 PM EDT

The U.S.-Russia brokered ceasefire is entering a third day in Syria.

Overnight Defense: Obama to veto 9/11 bill | Syria ceasefire takes effect | GOP senators fight to take female draft out of bill

Rebecca Kheel - 09/12/16 06:16 PM EDT

Also, a poll shows military voters backing Gary Johnson and what a Trump Pentagon could look like.

Overnight Defense: Trump, Clinton vie for military votes | Another close call between US, Russian jets

Rebecca Kheel - 09/07/16 06:16 PM EDT

Trump vowed to boost the size of the military ahead of Wednesday's military issues town hall.

Overnight Defense: Pentagon threatens defense bill veto

Kristina Wong - 07/14/16 06:51 PM EDT

Also, the Pentagon confirms the death of an ISIS leader and Dems block a defense spending bill...

Overnight Defense: More troops head to Iraq | Two Gitmo detainees transferred | Trump floats hotline for vets

Rebecca Kheel - 07/11/16 08:01 PM EDT

Also, North Korea cuts off its own direct line of communication with the U.S.

Overnight Defense: US slows Afghan exit | Pentagon helps hunt Baghdad bombers | Obama, Putin talk Syria war

Kristina Wong - 07/06/16 07:48 PM EDT

Also, Obama and Putin talk about Syrian war.

Overnight Defense: Pentagon lifts transgender ban | Navy says Iran broke law by detaining sailors

Kristina Wong - 06/30/16 07:41 PM EDT

Also, DHS steps up security around the Fourth and a close encounter for Russian, U.S. ships

Overnight Defense: Benghazi report fallout | Nearly 50 dead after Istanbul attack

Kristina Wong - 06/28/16 07:26 PM EDT

Also, Trump on Istanbul and Pentagon reforms get a boost.

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