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Debt ceiling agreement locks in Biden’s proposed defense budget

The White House and House Republicans reached a debt ceiling agreement that increases the defense budget by 3.3% while cutting non-defense spending.

By Bryant Harris

7 months ago

GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

They want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

White House seeks $3.5 billion for Pentagon in Ukraine response package

The White House told Congress it will need $6.4 billion in new funding to respond to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including $3.5 billion for the Pentagon and other funds to support Eastern European allies with security assistance and humanitarian aid.

22 months ago

‘We need as much Stinger and anti-tank weapons as possible,’ says Ukraine’s defense minister

Ukraine’s defense minister made a direct plea to the U.S. Congress on Thursday to send his besieged nation anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles through Poland to help it repel Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.

22 months ago

Afghanistan, Iraq drawdowns get mixed reaction in Congress

Upcoming sharp drawdowns of U.S. forces in Afghanistan in Iraq drew mixed reaction from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with Republican and Democratic critics both warning that too abrupt changes could lead to instability in the regions.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Five national security races to watch on Election Night

Membership of the Senate Armed Services Committee could be significantly changed by voters this week.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago