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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will return to the U.S. Senate next week as Congress starts a new legislative season. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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John McCain will return to Washington next week

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Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain decries Trump’s order banning transgender troops

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The White House gets the additional troops in its proclaimed buildup by calculating the difference between those projections of a shrinking future force by Obama to its plans for the size of the military. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
National Security

Adam Smith on Afghanistan strategy: ‘This is not a plan’

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said he has proposed increasing U.S. forces and the use of air power in Afghanistan, following through with a threat to the Trump administration to force a new strategy after weeks of delays. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
National Security

John McCain follows through on threat to Trump by adding Afghanistan strategy to defense bill

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The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said the U.S. should be focused on working with China and building up its missile defenses in the wake of a report that an updated intelligence assessment found North Korea now has the capability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, file)
Foreign Policy

John McCain warns Trump: Don’t threaten North Korea unless you are ready to act

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The Senate prepared to begin its August recess Thursday after quickly approving a batch of 65 Trump administration nominees, but four remaining Defense Department picks awaiting confirmation did not make the cut. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Foreign Policy

Pentagon nominees didn’t make the cut in flurry of pre-recess Senate votes

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Sen. John McCain said Thursday he has full confidence in Gen. John
National Security

John McCain backs Afghanistan commander amid reports Trump wants him gone

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The Defense Department on Tuesday submitted to Congress a report mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which outlines a proposed restructuring
Foreign Policy

Pentagon unveils plan to overhaul bureaucracy, buy weapons faster

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North Korea's submarine nuclear ballistic missile capabilities are advancing. Time is running out. But President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson offered distinctly mixed messages on North Korea. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
Beltway Confidential

It’s bad that Tillerson and Trump are sending mixed messages on North Korea

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The tight timeline means Democrats and Republicans will have to strike an agreement. (iStock)
National Security

12 Pentagon nominees await confirmation as Senate nears August break

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