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Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89

During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

By Ken Miller

18 months ago

Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes

Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

Bill urges Pentagon to speed JADC2 transition in focus on Indo-Pacific

The new legislation motivates “the right people and programs at the Pentagon to deploy needed strategies in a transformative way,” said Rep. Darrell Issa.

By Colin Demarest

2 years ago

Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’

“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”

By Irene Loewenson

2 years ago

Jordan urges colleagues to elect him House speaker ahead of third vote

“The American people are hungry for change,” Jordan said in a news conference at the Capitol Friday.

2 years ago

Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package

President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.

By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson

2 years ago