Defense contractors have donated millions to members of Congress, new report findsThe defense industry donations make up only a small percentage of the cash going to Congress, however, according to OpenSecrets. By Ellen Ioanes4 days ago
Military spouses head to the Hill, push for removal of barriers to small businesses to boost retentionAdvocates aim to introduce the Military Spouse Small Business Recognition Act, arguing it could improve access to capital, national security and retention.By Cristina Stassis9 days ago
Don’t call it a ‘quagmire’: defense secretary refuses to speculate on length of Iran warThe questions over the war’s future come as a 60-day deadline approaches Thursday under the War Powers Act. By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago
Pentagon’s FY27 budget seeks 85 F-35s, but most ride on reconciliation The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026.By Michael Scanlon3 weeks ago
Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to IsraelThe Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel.By Patricia Zengerle, Reuters4 weeks ago
Automatic registration for US military draft-eligible men to begin in DecemberAutomatic registration into Selective Service was mandated in December 2025, when President Donald Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2026 NDAA. By Cristina Stassis5 weeks ago