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US spends $17 billion to arm struggling Afghan armed forces as Taliban surges

9 years 1 month ago
The United States has spent more than $17 billion to provide weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment to Afghanistan’s struggling defense forces, even as the number of Afghans enlisted in these services dips amid a resurgence in Taliban-backed violence, according to new figures published by a government oversight body.
Adam Kredo

Obama meeting Singapore PM, looks to boost TPP trade pact

9 years 1 month ago
The prime minister of Singapore is joining President Barack Obama at the White House to celebrate the 50th anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations with the Southeast Asian city state. But the two leaders will also discuss a shared cause with less rosy prospects — the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal.

Judge blocks North Dakota's voter identification law

9 years 1 month ago
A federal judge on Monday blocked North Dakota's voter identification law after a group of American Indians said it unfairly burdens them — the latest court ruling against voting laws that critics say disproportionately affect minorities.

Feds released dangerous wolves into the wild

9 years 1 month ago
Interior Department officials placed the welfare of wolves over public safety, neglecting to inform residents when wolves were roaming and killing cattle in New Mexico, according to a new audit.
Elizabeth Harrington

Business empress, now super-surrogate: Can Ivanka Trump be dad’s deal-closer?

9 years 1 month ago
Ivanka Trump has shown her strength as a surrogate for her father in the boardroom and on the campaign trail. But as Election Day draws closer, the Donald Trump team faces a decision on how to balance the 34-year-old’s weighty responsibilities – as executive vice president of The Trump Organization, and top campaign adviser and advocate.
Jennifer G. Hickey

McConnell, Ryan weigh in on Trump-Khan controversy

9 years 1 month ago
The leaders of the Republican-controlled House and Senate on Sunday made statements regarding the firestorm of words between party presidential nominee Donald Trump and Khirz Khan, the Muslim father of an Army captain killed in the line of duty.
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