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
Pentagon policies debate, Joint Chiefs confirmation on tap this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 10, 2023.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Lawmakers eye ending affirmative action at military academies Proposals to the annual defense authorization bill would extend the Supreme Court's ban on the practice to military schools.By Leo Shane III13 days ago
Abortion debate could snarl Congress’ work on the defense budgetThe issue will be a key point of friction in the upcoming work on defense appropriations and authorization bills.By Leo Shane III14 days ago
Defense bill targets religious freedom group for its advocacy workThe Military Religious Freedom Foundation has frequently fought with Christian groups about the role of religion in the ranks.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
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