Senate defense bill becomes platform for controversial social issues LGBT rights and women in the draft have become flashpoints in the defense debate. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »

For Japanese ambassador to Washington, a historic homecoming in Hiroshima Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae attended high school in Japan's peace city. He will return with President Obama and Prime Minister Abe. By David Nakamura  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »