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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 506

As the conflict enters its 506th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon says cluster munitions have arrived in Ukraine

The Pentagon says cluster munitions provided by the United States have now arrived in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Biden attacks ‘ridiculous’ Republican senator for blocking military picks

President says Tommy Tuberville is jeopardising national security with protest against defense department’s abortion policy

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HASC hold on DOD reprogramming draws ire of Colorado Dems - Roll Call

The dispute between Colorado and Alabama over where to put U.S. Space Command's headquarters has ensnared DOD reprogramming requests.

Roll Call

Russian Aggression In Syria Could Lead To Conflict With Israel

US Air Force commander warns of dangerous behavior by Russian pilots

Zenger

McCarthy seeks to quell GOP rebellions as House returns from recess

McCarthy has so far defied his doubters at virtually every turn of his speakership.

Axios

Republican Proposals Aim To Derail The Pentagon's Electric Vehicle Push

New Republican amendments aim to overthrow the Biden administration's electric vehicle push for the US Army.

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Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's hold

President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer is warning senators of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and describing how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare

The Independent UK

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

WEKU

Support Ukraine, but not with cluster bombs

As with cluster munitions, which the US is sending to Ukraine, the international community has prohibited the use of chemical weapons. There was an outcry over their use in Syria – why, asks Treasa Dunworth, is this situation different?

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine's cluster bombs will leave a hideous legacy

The US is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine in a move it hopes will shorten the war – how do they work, and why has the move prompted an uproar from human rights workers?

Newsroom.co.nz

Iran threat prods DOD to seek more security for former officials - Roll Call

Of particular concern is the safety of Mark T. Esper, Defense secretary during the 2020 U.S. assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Roll Call

DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call

The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade.

Roll Call

What are cluster bombs and what is controversial about Biden sending them to Ukraine?

The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use

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US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years thanks to GOP senator’s anti-abortion protest

Other stalled nominations expected to swell to 650 by end of year

Al Jazeera

Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff

Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance.

Reason

Cluster Bombs Aren't the Only Weapons That Kill People After a War Is Over

Progressive Democrats' opposition to sending cluster bombs to Ukraine is welcome. Their arguments apply to much of the military aid the U.S. is sending the country.

The Independent UK

Longtime AP Pentagon reporter Fred Hoffman, who was lauded for his Vietnam coverage, dies at 100

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The Guardian - US

US Marines without leader for first time in 150 years as Republican blocks nomination

Gen David Berger steps down as Alabama senator stages months-long blockade of successor to protest over abortion policies

The Independent UK

Republican's hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years

The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor

The Independent UK

What are cluster bombs and what is controversial about Biden sending them to Ukraine?

The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use

The Independent UK

Isis leader killed by US drone strike in Syria, Pentagon says

Russian jets had interfered with US mission just hours earlier

The Independent UK

Cluster bombs: What are the controversial explosives and why is Biden sending them to Ukraine?

The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use

The Independent UK

What are cluster munitions? The controversial weapons US will send to Ukraine

The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden defends ‘difficult decision’ to send cluster munitions to Ukraine

Rights groups condemn supply of widely banned weapons and fellow Democrat calls it a ‘terrible mistake’

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