Jack Reed

The United States plans to spend more than $25 billion by 2010 to defend against a strategic-missile threat that has yet to emerge. The limited defense being rushed into operation in Alaska won't provide a shield against the 3,000 nuclear warheads atop...

The often-bitter political feud about missile defense began 21 years ago when President Reagan inserted a memorable passage near the end of a 1983 speech on national security. "I call upon the scientific community in our country," Reagan said, "those who...

Following is testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, as provided by Federal News Service. SEN. JOHN WARNER: The committee meets today for the second of a series of hearings regarding the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by some elements...

WASHINGTON - With no other countries stepping forward to provide troops for Iraq and with time slipping away, Pentagon officials say it is increasingly likely that fresh American forces - either National Guard or active duty - will have to begin replacing...

Here are the results of elections around the nation Tuesday. Not all returns were available at press time. ALABAMA Governor: Democratic Gov. Donald Siegelman won reelection over Republican Rep. Bob Riley. Senate: Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions held...

The Senate on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to allow airline pilots to carry guns in the cockpit, a controversial move designed to strengthen the aviation security system put in place after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. With the House having passed...