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How America can outproduce and outlast adversaries
"An economy that can build and innovate deters would-be adversaries from believing they can test us," argue Kathleen Hicks and Mac Thornberry.
By Kathleen Hicks and Mac Thornberry
Pentagon denies it seeks to hide future budget information
Information currently public should not be impacted by a legislative proposal, the Defense Department says.
By Aaron Mehta
Thornberry unveils Pentagon reform package
As he gears up for his last NDAA, Rep. Mac Thornberry has a six-point reform agenda for the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta
24-hour child care would be available at some military bases under new congressional proposal
The plan from Rep. Mac Thornberry would elevate family readiness to a top military priority.
Pentagon leaders taken to task for funding border wall
Some lawmakers are introducing legislation to keep the Pentagon from reprogramming money for the wall.
GOP lawmakers fret over Afghanistan drawdown plans
With talk of a U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan on the horizon, some Republican lawmakers are cautioning the Trump administration against pulling out too many troops, too quickly.
By Joe Gould
Congress wrestles with deterring China ― beyond nukes
The U.S. must form a new and creative strategy to deter China using conventional means, experts told Congress.
By Joe Gould
Dems, GOP divided after Iran briefing from Trump administration officials
The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of war, but some lawmakers are left with questions about the administration’s strategy.
By Joe Gould
Trump needs to explain Afghan mission, says Thornberry
President Donald Trump owes the American people a clearer explanation for the U.S. military’s activities in Afghanistan, says the House Armed Services Committee’s top Republican.
By Joe Gould
Trump’s White House doc, a former flag, running for Congress
Retired Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson joins a crowded field of Republican hopefuls running to replace Rep. Mac Thornberry, who isn’t seeking reelection after 25 years in Congress.
Defense policy deal creates Space Force, sidesteps border wall controversy
Lawmakers involved in annual defense authorization negotiations finalized a sweeping deal late Monday.
By Joe Gould