Veterans will play key role in House Democratic leadership race Several former military members in the caucus have already taken strong stances on Nancy Pelosi's bid to become Speaker. By: Leo Shane III November 21, 2018
Veterans in the 116th Congress, by the numbers When the next Congress convenes in January, 95 veterans will be among those serving in the House and Senate. By: Leo Shane III November 20, 2018
Election to shake up House and Senate armed services committees Beyond GOP House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry handing the gavel to the panels top Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith, expect a major reshuffling in middle management on the panel and on its Senate counterpart. By: Joe Gould November 7, 2018
Post election, analysts still predict a budget deal The House may be under new leadership, but analysts still see a budget deal coming down the pipeline. By: Aaron Mehta November 7, 2018
The number of vets in Congress appears headed down again But the number of female vets in Congress is headed up, and 17 new veteran candidates won races on Tuesday. By: Leo Shane III November 7, 2018
Democrats’ big night brings big questions for defense policy Democrats won the U.S. House in convincing fashion in Tuesday’s midterm elections, promising to shake up defense policy in the coming year and raising the possibility of tumultuous impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. By: Joe Gould and Leo Shane III November 7, 2018
What’s at stake for the military on election night Defense budgets, military priorities and veteran representation in Congress are on the table in tonight's election. By: Leo Shane III November 6, 2018
LIVE COVERAGE on election night: Voting results and the military impact Bookmark this site for the latest military and defense policy news on election night. By: Leo Shane III and Joe Gould November 5, 2018
Midterms could crash Trump’s Space Force on the launch pad President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to start work on a new, sixth military service dedicated to space, but that seems unlikely if Democrats take the House in the midterms. By: Joe Gould November 5, 2018
Obama rips Trump for ‘political stunt’ sending troops to border Speaking at a rally for Democratic candidates in Miami, Obama criticized Trump, without mentioning his name. By: Joe Gould November 2, 2018
Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess. By: Joe Gould October 30, 2018
Military issues largely MIA on the campaign trail Unlike past election cycles, national security has taken a minor role in the contentious November elections. By: Leo Shane III and Joe Gould October 26, 2018
The military could see big changes if Democrats win control of Congress As polls show the possibility of significant Democratic wins in the midterms, military advocates may soon have to grapple with the possibility of a politically divided government. By: Leo Shane III and Joe Gould October 23, 2018
Which key defense lawmakers are up for election this year? See our searchable graphic for the 60 lawmakers on the armed services committees who will be on the ballot this fall. By: Leo Shane III and Joe Gould October 23, 2018
Many troops are skeptical of a new Space Force, new Military Times poll shows The idea of a sixth military service branch gets lackluster support from troops. By: Leo Shane III October 19, 2018
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