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Defense budget debate devolves into fight over Hegseth’s controversies
Objections over Republican plans to boost defense spending by $150 billion focused largely on the defense secretary's leadership.
Lawmakers furious over misspelt names on Korean war memorial
Korean war veteran advocates say more than 1,000 names on the new remembrance wall contain errors.
House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight
Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.
GOP lawmakers attack new Defense Department abortion policies
House Republicans could try to block the moves in this year's defense authorization bill.
Republicans push Biden to seek more Taiwan military aid in next budget
GOP lawmakers want to see $2 billion in military aid for Taiwan in the forthcoming budget request.
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.
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand
Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.
By Joe Gould
Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel
Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.
US still holds back long-range ATACMS missiles from Ukraine
The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.
By Joe Gould