Chinese nationals charged with spying on US NavyThe DOJ said two Chinese nationals spied on Navy sailors and bases for China's intelligence agency and attempted to recruit service members as assets.By Riley Ceder9 hours ago
Senate passes Trump’s major policy bill with $150 billion for the DODFunding included in the bill would go toward shipbuilding, the Golden Dome homeland missile defense project, munitions and other key Pentagon priorities.By Noah Robertson32 hours ago
DOD advisory committees must prove ‘warrior ethos’ in new directiveAll active Defense Department advisory committees were given until Feb. 21 to send back a response justifying their existence.By Hope Hodge Seck4 months ago
Collins becomes first post-9/11 vet to be confirmed as VA secretaryThe former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary by narrow Senate voteHegseth's confirmation vote was the narrowest ever for a defense secretary nominee.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretaryThe vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearingFormer FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson6 months ago
OpinionHegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senatorsIn this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.By Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Tammy Duckworth6 months ago
Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI checkThe confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental healthKansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran will lead the chamber's veterans policy committee for the second time.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Blitz of confirmation hearings includes VA, DOD secretary picksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 13, 2025.By Leo Shane III6 months ago