Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delaysCongress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.By Bryant Harris5 days ago
Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen6 days ago
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided USMore than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.13 days ago
Corps seeks $274M to fix billions-dollar barracks problemsThe increase falls short of what the Corps has indicated it would cost to fix the living facilities’ issues.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserveThe Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.By Meghann Myers2 weeks ago
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aidIn a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III3 weeks ago