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The A-10 Warthog’s biggest advocate lost her bid for the Senate, but does it actually matter?
Rep. Martha McSally's loss of the Arizona Senate seat could have big implications for the future of the Air Force's famous close-air support plane.
The military could see big changes if Democrats win control of Congress
As polls show the possibility of significant Democratic wins in the midterms, military advocates may soon have to grapple with the possibility of a politically divided government.
Five congressional races with incumbent veterans to watch on election night
Sixty-seven incumbent lawmakers with military backgrounds are defending their congressional seats in the midterms.
Year of the woman veteran? Five races to watch
More female veterans are running for Congress this year than ever before.
Troops see rising political tension in the ranks, poll shows
In the latest Military Times poll, 77 percent of active-duty readers say the armed forces are becoming more politically polarized.
Trump says of possible shutdown: ‘If it happens, it happens’
Lawmakers face a Sept. 30 deadline to pass spending bills to keep the government open.
This week in Congress: US Senate debates Pentagon spending bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Aug. 20.
By Joe Gould
Trump signals he may ignore Russia provisions in defense bill he just signed
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement he reserves the right to ignore the defense authorization law’s ban on U.S. recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, among 50 other provisions.
By Joe Gould
Space Force and midterms share stage as Trump signs Pentagon policy bill
President Donald Trump signed the annual defense policy bill at the Army’s Fort Drum, turning the $716 billion budget package into law.
By Joe Gould