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House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill
Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.
US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said early Wednesday that China had sent 21 planes flying toward Taiwan, 18 of them fighter jets.
By Huizhong Wu and Eileen Ng
Biden pick for Pentagon acquisitions role vows to cut weapons system costs
The Pentagon is struggling to control costs associated with sustaining its weapons systems. For the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet, sustainment costs are on track to become so expensive that the Air Force will either have to cut its planned buy or flying hours, the the Government Accountability Office found.
By Joe Gould
Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
But Senate Republicans say the total still isn't enough to cover military needs.
Biden presses for chips legislation in meeting with Pentagon’s No. 2 and Lockheed
President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday with the chief executive of Lockheed Martin and other companies to spur forward a bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States.
By Joe Gould
Taiwan holds drills amid Pelosi visit concern, China tension
There was no direct link between China's threats and Taiwan's civil defense drills.
This week in Congress: Lawmakers look for more ways to help Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week oh July 25, 2022.
Medals of Honor for soldiers who perpetrated Wounded Knee massacre may be rescinded
The Senate has not yet approved the move to rescind the 20 Medals of Honor.
By Davis Winkie
Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs.
This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022.
Senate must back creation of ‘Space National Guard’ to end a needless division
A brain drain in the space arena will have detrimental effects on our national security and our states’ readiness, and creating a Space National Guard is the best, most cost-efficient way to prevent that from happening.
By Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Marco Rubio