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Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul
Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focus
Biden is proposing a 3.2% increase in Defense Department spending with an eye on the Pacific and bolstering the naval industrial base.
China’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ nation’s armed forces
Gen. Laura J. Richardson, Commander of the U.S. Southern Command, told a House committee Wednesday that China and Russia are 'malign actors."
House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria
The House rejected Matt Gaetz's war powers resolutions to pull 900 U.S. troops from Syria days after a visit from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
Biden budget aims to reduce deficits nearly $3 trillion over a decade
“No billionaire should be paying a lower tax rate than a fire fighter — nobody,” Biden said.
By Josh Boak
Lawmakers revisit ‘breakdown’ of Afghanistan evacuations
House lawmakers reexamined shortfalls from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden taps 7th Fleet commander Thomas for information warfare post
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas would succeed Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, who took the post in June 2020.
Defense budget includes plans for space-based tracking, Kendall says
"We should be able to move forward with a resilient suite of airborne and space-based sensors," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices
Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Pentagon budgeting panel says ‘all options’ on table for reform
The budget reform panel hasn’t made any recommendations, but shared a summary of the input it's received, including nearly two dozen proposed improvements.
Addressing the threat of hostile drones to critical infrastructure
The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan, released earlier this year, addresses the rising threat that drones present.
By Jeffrey Starr