New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 23, 2025. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget billRepublicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White HouseThe $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget planDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025. By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
