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House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
Rule applies to the executive branch — with exemptions for national security, law enforcement and research — and doesn't appear to cover Congress itself.
Defense spending to rise by 9% in Congress’ FY23 budget deal
The money is part of a larger $1.7 trillion spending plan for federal operations.
Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right away
The commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.
Army general faulted by inspector general for White House misconduct
An Army one-star general who led the White House Military Office may face punishment.
Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if US missiles go to Ukraine
U.S. officials said Tuesday that Washington was poised to approve sending a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine.
7 charged in scheme to smuggle military equipment to Russia
Two Americans and five Russian nationals were charged in a plot to smuggle military-grade equipment to Russia.
US poised to approve Patriot missile battery for Ukraine
U.S. officials say the Biden administration is poised to approve sending a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Democrats scuttle debate over ‘woke’ military policies ... for now
Next year's Republican-controlled House is expected to focus on concerns over diversity policies within the Defense Department.
Predictive maintenance works. Why isn’t the military using it more?
Officials estimate those initiatives have saved hundreds of millions of dollars, increased vehicle availability and cut time at work.
Should a military retiree pay into civilian federal system?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones