House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal yearOnly a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026. By Leo Shane III21 hours ago
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next yearThe proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time. By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weaponsTrump on Tuesday offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with steep tariffs.4 days ago
Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate. By Leo Shane III5 days ago
House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025. By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Some A-10 Warthogs may dodge retirement under proposed Senate billThe DOD's fiscal 2026 budget calls for the Air Force to retire its remaining 162 A-10 attack planes. The Senate's version would have the service keep 103.By Stephen Losey8 days ago
