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US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’

The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.

By Military Times Staff

3 weeks ago

Senate rejects competing funding bills, increasing shutdown risk

The Senate rejected competing measures on Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1.

3 months ago

Senator encouraged Trump to ‘blow up something’ in message to cartels

The strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat is raising questions about how far Trump will wield his presidential power over the military.

3 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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.

By Noah Robertson and Courtney Albon

9 months ago

Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown

The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.

9 months ago