'The first draft of the story that you read is always wrong ... occasionally in small ways, sometimes in big and utterly distorting ways.'

Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has argued that the vaccine mandate is necessary for mission readiness.

'It is a lawful order and it has to be obeyed because it is a valid medical requirement,' Pentagon chief spokesman John Kirby said.

This mandate asks Oklahomans 'to potentially sacrifice their personal beliefs in order to not lose their jobs,' Gov. Kevin Stitt said.

Joe Biden is adding one more mark of disgrace to an already embarrassing record of foreign policy failures.

American Marines faced off against British Marines in a battle simulation last week in the California desert where they were soundly defeated.

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The bottom line is that contrary to what Biden told Stephanopoulos, his military advisers recommended that he leave troops in Afghanistan.

McKenzie testified that his assessment was if the U.S. withdrew its forces, it would lead to the collapse of the Afghan military.

Of all people, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has floated the idea of using a subpoena to corral Austin into testifying.