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FILE - In this April 15, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Two House Democrats want to compel the Air Force to detail how much has been spent on trips that President Donald Trump has made to his Florida estate and other properties that he and his family own. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Panel rejects attempt by Democrats to get Trump travel costs

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis listens on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday June 13, 2017, while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Pentagon's budget. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

James Mattis, Rex Tillerson face heat over aid cuts, Russia policy

By Guy Taylor and Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on worldwide threats. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Top official says US hasn’t verified IS claim on Manchester

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

US general says Russia has deployed banned missile

By ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

In this Jan. 3, 2017, file photo, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. administers the House oath of office to Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., during a mock swearing in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson, File)

The Latest: Ryan seeking answers for some worried immigrants

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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2016, file photo, National Intelligence Director James Clapper speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Clapper is among top U.S. intelligence officials set to testify on Jan. 5, 2017, at a Senate hearing to be dominated by accusations Russia meddled in America’s presidential election to help Donald Trump win. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The Latest: Obama being briefed on Russia hacking report

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Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, disagree on some of the Obama administration's policies for the military. Rep. Duncan Hunter is calling for a reversal of women in the infantry, open transgender troops and the near-banishment of the word "man" in titles. (Associated Press)

Military needs counterrevolution, reverse social engineering policies, Hunter

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

From left: Army Gen. Mark Milley, Navy Adm. John Richardson, Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller and Air Force Gen. David Goldfein acknowledged to the Senate Arms Services Committee that they had not discussed the readiness crisis with their commander in chief. Donald Trump said generals under President Obama have been "reduced to rubble." (Associated Press)

Obama wary of generals, admirals commanding in war

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

U.S. Navy SEALs in action. (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy SEALs’ switch to MMA training spurs fight over new commander

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron flies over the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, after conducting strike missions against Islamic State group targets in Syria. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Stephens)

U.S. military’s ability to fight major overseas war in doubt

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

A dilapidated Philippine Navy ship LT 57 (Sierra Madre) with Philippine troops deployed on board is anchored off Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, Sunday, March 30, 2014 off South China Sea. On Saturday, China Coast Guard attempted to block the Philippine government vessel AM700 carrying fresh troops and supplies, but the latter successfully managed to docked beside the ship to replace troops who were deployed for five months. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) (Associated Press)

Inside the Ring: U.S. mulls pledge on disputed Philippines outpost

By Bill Gertz

A Chinese military refueling tanker flies with fighter jets during a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2015. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

China bent on ‘hegemony in East Asia,’ Navy Adm. Harry Harris Jr. warns

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this May 16, 2014, file photo, Vietnamese expatriates and Filipinos display placards as they join together in a rally in front of the Chinese Consulate at the financial district of Makati city to protest the recent moves by China to construct an oil rig near the Vietnamese-claimed Paracels off the contested Spratlys group of islands and shoals in the South China Sea. China’s moves to assert its territorial claims in the South China Sea are giving fresh impetus to a Japanese push to play a bigger role in regional security, adding to the growing strains between the two Asian rivals. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)

U.S. mulls selling weapons to Vietnam to stave off China military buildup in region

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, right, stands in formation during an Army Ranger school graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at Fort Benning, Ga. Lt. Haver and Capt. Kristen Griest became the first female soldiers to complete the Army's rigorous school, putting a spotlight on the debate over women in combat. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Army, Marines chiefs say women should register for the draft

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

"I want to make clear that any transfer from Guantanamo will be undertaken after consultation with Congress and pursuant to all legal requirements for transfers, including those spelled out in the FY2012 [National] Defense Authorization Act," then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote to Congress in November 2011. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton misled Congress on Bowe Bergdahl swap with Taliban

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

A Russian Su-24 bomber takes off on a night combat mission in Syria. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via Associated Press)

Inside the Ring: Russian military flights over Iraq questioned

By Bill Gertz

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, Arizona Republican, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Sept. 22, 2015. (Associated Press)

John McCain: U.S. must do more to protect Iranian dissident group

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the newly appointed Marine Corps commandant, was given a pass on questions regarding punishment doled out to a Marine whistleblower. (Associated Press)

Marine commandant not questioned about reprisal for whistleblower

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 23, 2015 file photo, former CIA director David Petraeus arrives for sentencing at the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. The Associated Press has learned that lawyers for Scott and Jill Kelley's privacy lawsuit over leaks in the Obama administration investigation that led to the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, intend to subpoena at least two journalists to compel them to testify about their sources in the case. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

David Petraeus apologizes to Congress for giving classified info to mistress

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a speech in support of the Iran nuclear deal at the National Constitution Center, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Iran will continue to support rogues, terrorists and criminals: House panel

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times