U.S. defense chief visits Afghanistan as troop deadline looms
The defense secretary spent seven hours in the country as the Biden administration reviews when to bring troops home.
CBS News' "The Debrief" podcast reports on unaccompanied children at the U.S.- Mexico border
On this week's episode of The Debrief, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the influx of unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border, and what is being done to help them find safety.
Military leadership rebukes Tucker Carlson's comments on women
The Fox News host said new grooming standards and inclusive military uniforms for women were making a "mockery" of the U.S. military.
Defense Secretary OKs request to extend 2,300 troops at Capitol
The current mission was set to end on March 12.
How Democrats in Congress are spending $2 trillion on COVID relief
On this week's episode of "The Debrief" podcast, Major Garrett explains where the nearly $2 trillion in COVID relief will be going.
Capitol police seek 2,000 troops to stay to protect Congress
National Guard troops have supported the Capitol since the January 6 riot.
Pentagon watchdog releases report on former White House physician
The report details incidents involving Ronny Jackson, who now represents Texas' 13th congressional district.
Pentagon releases report on sexual assault in military academies
The division did not conduct the prevalence survey for the 2019-2020 academic year because in-person instruction ended.
Biden announces creation of Defense Department China task force
He made the announcement during his first visit to the Pentagon since becoming commander-in-chief.
Man arrested after entering plane at Joint Base Andrews
A U.S. official told CBS News that the JBA security breach did not impact the presidential fleet.
Defense Secretary launches effort to address extremism in ranks
The Pentagon was stunned to find that veterans and active-duty service members were among those involved in the storming of the U.S. Capitol in January.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
Officials gave update on National Guard in D.C.
One-fifth of the 25,000 troops sent to the capital in the wake of the violent riot at the Capitol will remain until March.
Austin vows to root out enemies "within our own ranks"
Since Austin retired from military service only four years ago, he will need a waiver from both the Senate and the House to serve in Biden's Cabinet.
Dems' Senate hopefuls are raising serious cash — and spending it
Even as Democrats raked in cash, a Republican Senate super PAC had more cash on hand than most of those candidates combined heading into the final stretch.