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ADVERTISEMENT “The secretary is planning to have a conversation with Sen. Manchin today. I’m not going to …talk about the details of conversations between the secretary and individual members of Congress,” Defense Department spokesman John Kirby told reporters at the Pentagon. Kirby said he did not know of “any other discussions” Austin might have with other members of Congress. Politico first reported that the administration was seeking Manchin’s support, with the White House directing Austin to reach out to the West Virginia Democrat.   Manchin has not publicly commented on ...

Happy Friday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Ellen Mitchell, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter.THE TOPLINE: White House open to reforming war powers amid bipartisan pushThe White House on Friday signaled a willingness to work with Congress on developing a narrow framework for the authorizations of use of military force after...

Asked about the prospect of Guard troops extending their stay, Speaker Nancy Pelosi A review: Pelosi has tapped retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who had coordinated the response to Hurricane Katrina, to lead a review of Capitol security and recommend reforms. Honoré has provided congressional leaders with an early draft of that report, Pelosi said, and the recommendations could be shared with all House lawmakers as early as next week. ADVERTISEMENT "This issue of the National Guard is one that will be made by the Capitol Police, and the Police Board and the rest," she said. "But I'm not in a...

Overnight Defense: NATO expanding troops in Iraq Ellen Mitchell © Getty Images Cleanup at site of Iraqi rocket attack Happy Thursday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Ellen Mitchell, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. THE TOPLINE: NATO expanding troops in Iraq The 30-member alliance will increase its personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000, a move to prevent the war-torn country from becoming a breeding ground for terrorists, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stolt...

Trending: Governments Hope To Take Control Of News Facebook said on Wednesday that it is preventing people inside Australia from accessing news stories on its platform. Facebook users elsewhere will not be able to view or share news stories from Australian outlets. The moves are a response to proposed legislation that would force social media platforms to pay Australian news organizations for links shared on its sites. GOP Slap Fight With MAGA Just Getting Started Following Trump's call for Republicans to move on from McConnell, POLITICO on Wednesday reached out to all 16 Republican senators ...