Democrats scoff at GOP’s shifting defense budget Key Democrats are laughing off reports that President Trump reversed course on his defense spending plans and now wants a dramatic boost in the military budget next fiscal year. By: Joe Gould 1 day ago
Congress delays latest shutdown for two more weeks Lawmakers now have until Dec. 21 to reach a full-year spending plan or trigger an interruption in federal services. By: Leo Shane III 6 days ago
Mattis, GOP hawks warn Trump against defense cuts at White House meeting Capitol Hill defense hawks pay Trump a visit to discuss the FY20 defense budget. By: Joe Gould December 4
Is Trump really going to cut the defense budget? Is it a negotiating ploy or a sincere message from the president that defense has to preparing for slimmer spending? By: Leo Shane III December 1
Inhofe sets collision course with Dems on defense budget, nukes and transgender troops Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe lays out his priorities for the next Congress — but accomplishing them won't be so simple. By: Joe Gould November 27
Commission report emerges as tool for budget hawks in Congress Pro-defense lawmakers are using a report full of dire conclusions as a tool to argue for increased budgets. By: Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould November 27
Here’s how troops, veterans could be affected by the latest government shutdown threat Unlike past budget showdowns, troops and veterans would see very limited effects if a shutdown happens next month. By: Leo Shane III and Joe Gould November 21
It has cost $72 million so far to deploy active-duty troops to the border, Pentagon says The price tag includes the costs of bringing troops home. By: Tara Copp November 20
Services to deliver proposed budgets Nov. 19. What will they cut? The Pentagon has to find $33 billion in unexpected savings. By: Aaron Mehta November 16
Price tag of the ‘war on terror’ will top $6 trillion soon The figure is several times higher than official Pentagon reports on war spending because it includes VA benefits and other related expenses. By: Leo Shane III November 13
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