Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
A new design for homeland defense is in the works at NORTHCOMU.S. Northern Command's chief is working on a plan for homeland defense that he claims will look vastly different than today's continental defense.By Jen Judson11 months ago
This week in Congress: Top military leaders head to Capitol HillDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Congress finalizes full year budget for VA, Department of DefenseThe $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readinessDemocratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers16 months ago
McCarthy threatens to hold up key defense bill until next yearMcCarthy's threat comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a final, bicameral version of the bill with the aim of passing it in December.By Bryant Harris17 months ago