Veterans in the 116th Congress, by the numbers
When the next Congress convenes in January, 95 veterans will be among those serving in the House and Senate.
Pentagon & Congress
Election to shake up House and Senate armed services committees
Beyond GOP House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry handing the gavel to the panels top Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith, expect a major reshuffling in middle management on the panel and on its Senate counterpart.
Post election, analysts still predict a budget deal
The House may be under new leadership, but analysts still see a budget deal coming down the pipeline.
The number of vets in Congress appears headed down again
But the number of female vets in Congress is headed up, and 17 new veteran candidates won races on Tuesday.
Democrats’ big night brings big questions for defense policy
Democrats won the U.S. House in convincing fashion in Tuesday’s midterm elections, promising to shake up defense policy in the coming year and raising the possibility of tumultuous impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
What’s at stake for the military on election night
Defense budgets, military priorities and veteran representation in Congress are on the table in tonight's election.
LIVE COVERAGE on election night: Voting results and the military impact
Bookmark this site for the latest military and defense policy news on election night.
Midterms could crash Trump’s Space Force on the launch pad
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to start work on a new, sixth military service dedicated to space, but that seems unlikely if Democrats take the House in the midterms.
Obama rips Trump for ‘political stunt’ sending troops to border
Speaking at a rally for Democratic candidates in Miami, Obama criticized Trump, without mentioning his name.
Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy
Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.
Military issues largely MIA on the campaign trail
Unlike past election cycles, national security has taken a minor role in the contentious November elections.
The military could see big changes if Democrats win control of Congress
As polls show the possibility of significant Democratic wins in the midterms, military advocates may soon have to grapple with the possibility of a politically divided government.
Which key defense lawmakers are up for election this year?
See our searchable graphic for the 60 lawmakers on the armed services committees who will be on the ballot this fall.
Many troops are skeptical of a new Space Force, new Military Times poll shows
The idea of a sixth military service branch gets lackluster support from troops.
Will the number of veterans in Congress rise next year?
Experts say more veterans are running credible campaigns for congressional seats this year than ever before.
Five congressional races with incumbent veterans to watch on election night
Sixty-seven incumbent lawmakers with military backgrounds are defending their congressional seats in the midterms.
Year of the woman veteran? Five races to watch
More female veterans are running for Congress this year than ever before.
