Republican hawks denounce defense budget caps from debt ceiling dealDefense hawks are criticizing the $895 defense spending cap for FY25 under the debt ceiling deal, but it's unclear Congress has the will to undo it.By Bryant Harris2 weeks ago
A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroadThere are bipartisan calls to hit the breaks as defense spending nears $1 trillion. Others say that amount is not enough to fund U.S. strategy worldwide.By Bryant Harris3 weeks ago
House fails to pass Israel aid amid Ukraine standoff with Biden A showdown between President Joe Biden and the Republican House raises questions about whether Congress can pass additional aid for Israel or Ukraine.By Bryant Harris7 weeks ago
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Final defense policy bill advances AUKUS, Taiwan trainingThe compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general.By Bryant Harris4 months ago
Ukraine aid in peril as Senate Republicans walk out of heated briefingA procedural vote on Ukraine aid is expected to fail after Republicans walked out of a briefing amid an unrelated immigration policy spat.By Bryant Harris4 months ago