Tom Bowman

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Before leaving office, Biden wants to keep helping Ukraine

Monday, November 25, 2024

President Biden has long supported Ukraine in its war with Russia. But, with a new Congress — and president — taking office in January, the future of U.S. aid is in question. What is Biden trying to do before he leaves office to keep helping Ukraine?

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han and Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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A Good Guy: Under Oath

Thursday, October 31, 2024

There's a promise that all Marines make to defend the Constitution. After Sgt. Joshua Abate participated in the events on January 6, the Corps has to decide: Did he break his oath when he entered the Capitol that day? And what does his case say about the changing narrative around January 6? To listen to this series sponsor-free and support NPR, sign up for Embedded+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is keeping a close eye on how drones are changing the conflict. They are used by both Russia and Ukraine to watch troop movements, identify targets and drop bombs. We go to the woods of Louisiana to see what lessons the U.S. Army is incorporating into its training and understand what it might mean for future wars.

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Israel, Ukraine, and foreign policy messes that await the next president

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The most immediate challenge for the next president: the U.S. is both deeply involved in both of these wars but has pretty limited control of what is actually happening on the ground.

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national security correspondent Greg Myre and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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US & Taiwan: countering China, protecting a democracy, securing shipping routes

Wednesday, June 05, 2024

In the landmark bipartisan foreign aid package that passed earlier this year, there was money for two allies in ongoing military conflicts: Israel and Ukraine. But there was also money for the Indo-Pacific region. So why is the U.S. interested in the region and how is Taiwan involved?

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, defense correspondent Tom Bowman, and foreign correspondent Emily Feng.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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The implications after President Biden put a hold on a shipment of bombs for Israel

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

President Biden put a hold on a shipment of bombs for Israel. We look at the implications for the war in Gaza — and politics at home.

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The long road ahead for Ukraine after secured military assistance from the U.S.

Thursday, May 02, 2024

It's taken months of debate on the Hill, but Ukraine finally has the military assistance it's been seeking. After two years of fighting, military experts say the nation still faces a long road ahead.

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Israel prepares for Rafah offensive as U.S. plans to build new Gaza port

Friday, April 26, 2024

Aid groups draw up contingency plans as Israel plans assault on Rafah, where most people in Gaza are displaced. Meanwhile, the U.S. is building a pier to deliver aid.

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U.S. says it helped Israel take down incoming drones launched by Iran

Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Biden administration said U.S. forces helped take down incoming drones and missiles after Iran launched its attack on Israel.

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Israel's raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital foreshadows risks of Rafah assault

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

The aftermath of Israel's raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital and airstrike on foreign workers shows the risks of an even wider assault on Rafah, where most Palestinians are now sheltering.

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US officials warn of ISIS-K threat

Monday, March 25, 2024

ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the deadly assault on a Moscow concert hall, and US officials are warning the group has also set its sights on western targets.

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U.S. officers recall the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in hearing on Capitol Hill

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

On Capitol Hill, two retired senior officers recalled the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the advice they gave and the advice that was rejected by the Biden administration.

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The U.S Army is restructuring as the future looks more uncertain

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The U.S. Army is restructuring, partly because it's having trouble filling its ranks, but also to better prep for future fights.

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The U.S. hit over 85 Iran-linked targets in retaliatory strikes

Saturday, February 03, 2024

The U.S. says it has struck more than 85 targets at seven facilities used by Iran or Iran-allied groups in Iraq and Syria.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for keeping hospital stay, diagnosis secret

Thursday, February 01, 2024

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has apologized for a failure in communication around his recent hospital stay for prostate cancer treatment. He was roundly criticized for not alerting the White House.

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After Jordan attack, White House says it doesn't seek war, but vows to respond

Monday, January 29, 2024

The Biden administration said it will respond after three U.S. service members were killed in a drone attack in Jordan. But any kind of military action in the volatile region carries its own risks.

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Jordan drone strike kills 3 Americans

Sunday, January 28, 2024

The White House says three American service members were killed and 25 wounded in a drone attack on a remote military base in Jordan. An Iranian-backed militia group has claimed responsibility.

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How the U.S. military is factoring into expanding conflict in the Middle East

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The U.S. military is being drawn into dangerous flashpoints in the Middle East after Israel invaded Gaza. Iraq faces pressure to expel U.S. forces, which have been attacked by Iran-backed militias.

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Defense Secretary Llloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

After Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was mysteriously hospitalized, doctors from Walter Reed National Military Center say he is being treated for prostate cancer.

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Pentagon keeps Austin's hospitalization quiet for days from White House, Congress

Monday, January 08, 2024

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin waited several days to inform President Biden and members of Congress that he was hospitalized after complications from elective surgery.

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