House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policyHouse Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.By Bryant Harris5 hours ago
House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VAThe VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.By Molly Weisner30 hours ago
Republican effort to cut DoD watchdog alarms anti-extremism advocatesA Republican congressman wants to eliminate a federal watchdog that investigates how the Pentagon handles diversity, equity and extremism.By Nikki Wentling2 days ago
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern CommandMilitary relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.By Bryant Harris4 weeks ago
Dems denounce GOP for not funding Pentagon’s multiyear munitions planHouse Democrats are criticizing Republicans for not funding the Pentagon's request for multiyear munitions buys, as endorsed by the China Committee.By Bryant Harris4 weeks ago
Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nomineeOne misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago