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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.
Inhofe says he’s open to Shanahan for permanent defense secretary
SASC Chairman Jim Inhofe said his previous remarks which he said were misinterpreted as 'an attack.'
By Joe Gould
Despite Kim summits, North Korea still a threat, say US commanders
Talks have lessened U.S.-North Korea tension, but Pyongyang hasn't shown verifiable denuclearization, U.S. military officials say.
By Joe Gould
Why is a top GOP senator skeptical of Trump’s acting defense secretary?
Sen. Jim Inhofe said that the current Pentagon leader lacks the "humility" of former Defense Secretary Mattis.
Senators push Pentagon to keep the audits coming
A bipartisan group of senators wants to make sure the Defense Department doesn't forget it has another audit due this year.
Lawmakers urge Trump to protect Kurds after US withdrawal
Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn want Kurdish allies protected after U.S. troops leave Syria.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon watchdog to investigate Yemen refueling
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog will investigate military refueling missions in the Mideast and Africa after the U.S. undercharged allies by $331 million for its support in the Yemen civil war.
By Joe Gould
‘China watcher’ takes over Senate’s Seapower Subcommittee in reshuffle
Sen. Roger Wicker is relinquishing his sea power gavel in a shakeup that includes new ranking members for the nuclear weapons and cybersecurity subpanels.
Big shakeup coming to Senate Armed Services
Changing eight seats on the Senate Armed Services Committee — long seen as a powerful pulpit on national security issues — is an unusual level of upheaval.
By Joe Gould
Warren, a critic of Pentagon bloat and nukes, heads to 2020 presidential run
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, an advocate of reining in America’s military budget and commitments around the globe, has taken the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency.
By Joe Gould
Inhofe bought Raytheon stock after advocating budget hike
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman is facing scrutiny over his purchase of Raytheon stock.
By Joe Gould