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House panel would block Pentagon from extra sway over nuclear weapons budget

House appropriators have approved a spending bill that would block plans from defense hawks to give the Pentagon a stronger hand in crafting nuclear weapons budgets.

5 years ago

DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence efforts

The Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.

5 years ago

Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense

Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.

5 years ago

Surprise retirement shakes up defense spending in Congress

Rep. Pete Visclosky, considered a friend by the defense industry, says he will not seek another term.

6 years ago

Ukraine aid delay irked lawmakers for weeks, but Trump told some about ‘quid pro quo,’ says HASC chair

As President Trump held Ukraine military aid, lawmakers say they were kept in the dark.

6 years ago

House passes $983 billion spending package 226-203, bucking White House

The Democratic-controlled House passed a $983 billion appropriations package that aims to fund national security at $17 billion below the White House request.

6 years ago