Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.By Kevin Freking, AP2 months ago
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.By Ken Miller2 months ago
OpinionBreaking down barriers to tackle cyber threatsIn an op-ed, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says cyber protection is not only a U.S. interagency, public-private challenge, but an allied problem set.By U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)3 months ago
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surgeSen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spendingSen. Roger Wicker said he'll seek an additional $55 billion in defense spending over the limits forged in the deal to suspend the nation’s debt limit.3 months ago
GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakesTwelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Senate defense panel faces uphill battle in ditching debt ceiling capsA bipartisan push to grow the FY25 defense budget beyond the debt ceiling caps faces strong headwinds in the Senate and House.By Bryant Harris4 months ago
Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbersVA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Biden urged to send ATACMS along with air defense systems to UkraineUkraine is awaiting U.S. Senate approval after the House this weekend approved the $95 billion package that also includes aid for other allies.5 months ago