Committee votes on major defense policy bill expected in MayDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 1, 2023.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budgetThe debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago
First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defenseAdministration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Pentagon keeps Ukraine aid out of budget, punting to divided CongressThe Pentagon is opting to keep funding Ukraine with emergency spending bills despite previous testimony it was working to integrate it in the base budget.By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould2 months ago
GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cutsRepublicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.By Bryant Harris2 months ago