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As lawmakers head to summer recess, threat of an autumn shutdown looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 22. 2025.

By Leo Shane III

4 hours ago

Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyer

Maj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.

4 weeks ago

Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80

Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.

By Military Times staff

4 weeks ago

US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from Dems

Saturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama

The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

6 weeks ago

Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work

The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago