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Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries

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VA wants $6.6B in extra funding for FY25, down from $12B request

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House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted

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Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025.

White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts

VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.

Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services

Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.

GOP lawmakers suggest DOD cut climate change initiatives from budget

Republican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.

Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debates

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.

Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term

The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation.

Watchdog: Pentagon chief’s secret hospital stay ‘unnecessarily’ risky

A Pentagon watchdog found no harm to U.S. national security but said the incident raised the odds of such issues.

Government funding bill clears Congress, averting a shutdown

The plan now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it into law.

Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says

House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.

Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries

Key lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.

VA wants $6.6B in extra funding for FY25, down from $12B request

Officials revised their initial ask downward after criticism from lawmakers over previous inaccurate estimates.

House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted

In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.

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