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House committee targets Lockheed in probe of F-35 parts problems

Gaps in the data that follows F-35 spare parts are leading to a rise in costs, lawmakers contend.

By Joe Gould and Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., nominated for reappointment to the grade of general and to chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee nominations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

Historic nomination of first black service chief to move forward after lawmaker lifts secret hold

Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown's nomination had been held up over a KC-46 basing decision.

By Joe Gould, Valerie Insinna and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Top Dems warn Trump against US pullout of Open Skies Treaty

Top Democratic lawmakers strongly urged the Trump administration on Tuesday against the unilateral withdrawal from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty.

By Joe Gould and Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Defense firm’s ‘excess profits’ land in Congress’s crosshairs

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is probing excess profits by defense contractor TransDigm.

4 years ago

Congress’ foreign policy flex in Europe

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers went to Europe to say there is another branch of government that values alliances.

4 years ago

Despite Kim summits, North Korea still a threat, say US commanders

Talks have lessened U.S.-North Korea tension, but Pyongyang hasn't shown verifiable denuclearization, U.S. military officials say.

4 years ago