Retirement assessment

Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.

Today, the Senate confirmation process takes almost twice as long as it did during President Reagan’s term in the 1980s.
Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25

House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.
Biden unveils additional air defense aid for Ukraine at NATO summit

Five countries will provide additional air defense systems for Ukraine in the coming months.
NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract amid production push

The Raytheon-produced system was one of the first weapons the U.S. shipped to Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion.