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Esper fired as defense secretary
Defense Secretary Mark Esper fell out of favor with President Donald Trump over a variety of issues.
By Aaron Mehta
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Pentagon to get more control over nuclear weapons funding under Senate proposal
Critics of the plan say it would give the Pentagon too much control over the Energy Department's budget process.
By Aaron Mehta
Senate legislation would slow Ligado launch
The Senate's version of the National Defense Authorization Act would require a new study comparing Ligado and the Pentagon's claims on interference.
By Aaron Mehta
House panel to hold private Ligado call with FCC and defense officials
Unlike a May 6 public hearing from the Senate Armed Services Committee, this briefing will feature representatives from the Federal Communications Commission.
Lawmakers demand information from FCC on Ligado fight
Thirteen Democrats and nine Republicans have teamed up to ask for information from the FCC.
By Aaron Mehta
Air Force works to ‘mitigate’ Ligado deal’s impact on GPS
Gen. David Goldfein and other Pentagon officials are "very concerned" after the FCC approved Ligado's L-band request on Monday.
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna