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US, Japan announce generational upgrade to alliance amid China threat
Meeting in Washington, the leaders of each country agreed to better integrate their militaries — alongside other allies in the Pacific.
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Biden to host NATO summit geared at ‘managing expectations’
Officials in Kyiv don’t expect an invitation to join the alliance this week. “The question is what we will get instead,” said one Ukrainian lawmaker.
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Biden hosts Hill leaders as Congress inches toward Ukraine deal
Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an openness to trading Ukraine aid for immigration policy changes after a White House meeting, despite House GOP skepticism.
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Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
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What’s in the $95 billion Senate spending package for Ukraine, Israel?
Made-in-America munitions for Ukraine and Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon would get funding.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package averting government shutdown
The package covered the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State, as well as other aspects of general government.
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Troops on the border: ‘We have to adapt every night to every scenario’
For New Hampshire National Guard members deployed to the Texas border, securing 1 1/2 miles along the Rio Grande is logistically, emotionally hard.
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Biden budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks, price caps
The government would spend $7.3 trillion next fiscal year and borrow $1.8 trillion to cover the shortfall from tax receipts.













