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Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aid

The House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.

By Bryant Harris

19 months ago

Pentagon warns of program delays and testing woes without a new budget

Defense officials said that the harm from short-term funding bills would worsen without an appropriation by the new year.

By Noah Robertson and Courtney Albon

2 years ago

Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism

In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Commerce Dept. needs funding to match China challenge, Raimondo says

Raimondo's visit to the Reagan forum reflects the increased role the Commerce Department has in national security competition with China

By Noah Robertson

2 years ago

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, dies

Her nomination in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and subsequent confirmation by the Senate ended 191 years of male exclusivity on the high court.

2 years ago

Poll finds strong support for arming Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

A Reagan Institute poll found high public support for arming friendly U.S. countries and high military spending as Congress negotiates a giant aid package.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago