Latest "Mike McCaul" stories

House advances AUKUS authorizations amid sub, export control debate

The House advanced four bills to implement AUKUS, but broader concerns over submarine industrial capacity and export controls are muddying the waters.

By Bryant Harris

2 months ago

Congress aims for faster arms sales with defense bills and task force

After moving legislation geared at speeding up the lengthy foreign military sales process, Congress is following DoD's lead with its own task force.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budget

The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Senate votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations

Some Iraq war veterans have rallied around the bipartisan vote to repeal the 2002 authorization as Congress seeks to reassert its war powers authorities.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Congress lays groundwork for AUKUS export control reform

The White House and Congress are pushing for U.S. export control reforms in order to implement AUKUS cooperation on hypersonics, AI and quantum technology.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight

Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.

By Bryant Harris

7 months ago