Latest "Trump defense spending" stories

Top House Armed Services Republican ‘dismayed’ at Trump’s attack on military leaders

The top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee says it was wrong for President Trump to have said Pentagon leaders want to go to war to satisfy the defense industry.

3 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a news briefing at the White House on July 2, 2020, in Washington.

Trump says Pentagon leaders are under defense industry’s influence

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Pentagon leaders of wanting to “fight wars” to satisfy the defense industry, during a White House news conference.

3 years ago

Trump confirms plans to pull some US troops out of Germany

The president blasted Germany leaders for not spending enough on their own military capabilities.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Budget deal advances despite GOP worries over costs, smaller boost for military

The two-year, $2.7-trillion deal is designed to prevent a government shutdown this fall.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

House panel advances $733B defense budget bill over GOP objections

In a break with tradition, most Republicans on the panel opposed the measure over concerns about funding totals.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

What is dead may never die: PODCAST

Political Fallout Shelter podcast for March 25: Trump vs. McCain, defense spending and the 2020 election, March Madness military upsets.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago