Carter emerges as Obama's likely choice for defense secretary
Administration officials say Ashton Carter tops Obama's short list for defense secretary after Hagel resignation. Carter, a physicist with Pentagon experience, would replace Hagel if confirmed by the Senate. Some aides say no final decision yet.
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Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Defense Policy Bill
House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a 585 billion defense policy bill. It funds expanding the U S mission in Iraq to counter Islamic State militants and authorizes training of moderate Syrian forces. The package includes core military funding and a 1 percent troop pay raise, plus steps to counter sexual assault in the ranks. It extends authority to train moderate Syrian rebels battling Assad through December 11. The House vote is expected this week and the Senate next week.
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House moves to vote down Obama immigration move
The Republican led House may vote this week to undo Obama's executive actions on immigration. The move is largely symbolic as Obama would veto and the Senate would not approve. Boehner said conservatives seek an outlet to vent without shutting down the government.
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Bill would overhaul military sexual assault justice
A bipartisan group of senators urged Congress to overhaul the military justice system to end retaliation against sexual assault victims. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand, sponsor of the Military Justice Improvement Act, sought attaching the measure to a defense authorization bill and warned of potential executive action if lawmakers do not act.
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