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How to handle winners (and losers) in the Pentagon’s 8% budget relook

The authors of this op-ed argue the DOD's 8% relook offers an opportunity to break the defense budgeting routine, but that outcome is far from preordained.

Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services

Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.

Watchdog blasts VA leaders for exaggerating budget shortfall last year

Investigators said that VA officials had enough budget flexibility all of last year despite repeated warnings of a possible funding shortfall.

With FY2025 spending settled, lawmakers shift focus to FY2026 budget

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 24, 2025.

GOP lawmakers suggest DOD cut climate change initiatives from budget

Republican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.

Uncertainty is the only constant in the Pentagon’s budget outlook

“It’s going to be kind of a disaster,” one military official said about the lack of a full budget, which means more limits on how the Pentagon spends.

Stopgap budget bill includes extra funds for military, VA programs

The six-month budget bill must be approved by lawmakers before Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Congress faces Friday budget deadline to avoid government shutdown

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 10, 2025.

Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding

The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."

General: 8% cuts ‘painful,’ but could bring fresh funds for Air Force

“There’s not many places that we can go for” such cuts, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel said, with the Air Force smaller and older than it's ever been.