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GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights ahead
Abortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.
How the cast of ‘Masters of the Air’ transformed into the Bloody 100th
“Masters of the Air” debuts Jan. 26 on Apple TV+.
By Sarah Sicard