Latest "defense policy" stories

Can defense squeeze onto Congress’ busy agenda?

On Congress’ agenda when members return from the July 4 recess: late-arriving defense spending and policy bills as well as President Joe Biden’s pick for Navy secretary, among other Pentagon nominees.

2 years ago

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks during a drive-in campaign rally at Heinz Field on Nov. 02, 2020, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Where President-elect Joe Biden stands on national security issues

Here are some key defense policies to keep an eye on under a Biden administration.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Inhofe reveals backup plan for military pay if NDAA battle persists

The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman wants to ensure troops are paid in the event partisan differences remain unresolved.

4 years ago

This week in Congress: The annual defense debate all-nighter

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 10, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

McCain’s health a major question for defense policy in 2018

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain has been battling cancer since this summer but remains one of the most important military legislators in Congress.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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