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After Ukraine invasion, is U.S. deterrence strategy already outdated?

Economic sanctions “clearly were not convincing to Russia in advance,” Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. “It’s not clear anything would have been convincing to Russia in advance; I’m not going to try to get into the head of Vladimir Putin."

By Stephen Losey

13 months ago

Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn

Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.

2 years ago

Defying Trump, House approves defense bill with veto-proof majority

The House defied a veto threat from President Donald Trump on Tuesday and approved a $740.5 billion defense policy bill that Trump opposes because it doesn’t repeal a prized liability shield for social media firms.

2 years ago

Trump veto will hurt troops and families, Republican and Democratic leaders warn

The House and Senate are set to vote on the massive annual defense authorization bill this week.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

2 years ago

Fate of sweeping military personnel policies, family support plans rests on Trump’s veto threat

The president has threatened to veto the $740.5 billion defense authorization bill, which could jeopardize hundreds of planned military reforms.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago