Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surgeSen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.By Bryant Harris19 months ago
Senators push to update nuclear military might in defense billThe Restoring American Deterrence Act focuses on deploying additional ICBMs, uranium enrichment and Defense Production Act grants for industry.By Bryant Harris20 months ago
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 Harris22 months 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 Harris22 months 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 Harris23 months 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 III24 months ago
