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House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policy

House Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.

By Bryant Harris

5 hours ago

Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command

Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.

By Bryant Harris

4 weeks ago

GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cuts

Republicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.

By Bryant Harris

4 months ago

Republicans aim at Pentagon civilian workforce to curb spending

In an exclusive interview with Defense News, Ken Calvert previews areas where House Republicans believe they can trim defense spending.

By Bryant Harris

5 months ago

Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand

Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.

5 months ago

Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement

Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

6 months ago