All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions
The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.
By Tanya Noury
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After watchdog slams understaffing, AI to vet Pentagon-backed professors’ China ties
AI’s confusion over the nature of DOD research partnerships may mask real espionage if humans are not the final judge of foreign influence, experts warn.
House bill funds new tranche of Philippines, Taiwan military aid
The House's FY25 State Department funding bill shows that the U.S. has a continued interest in keeping China at bay in the Indo-Pacific.
Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M
John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.
Opinion
Breaking down barriers to tackle cyber threats
In an op-ed, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says cyber protection is not only a U.S. interagency, public-private challenge, but an allied problem set.
By U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022
The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
From EVs to deciding dinner menu, Podesta faces climate challenges
In the interview, Biden's top climate diplomat said he sees opportunities to work with China on limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
By Chris Megerian
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
China to bring back giant pandas to National Zoo in Washington, DC
After saying goodbye to two giant pandas and their cub six months ago, D.C. will welcome another pair by the end of this year.
Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending
Sen. Roger Wicker said he'll seek an additional $55 billion in defense spending over the limits forged in the deal to suspend the nation’s debt limit.
Opinion
Under Siege: Business risk in the new age of warfare
America’s long-established methods of protecting against international threats may be inapplicable, ineffective, or too costly to pursue.
By Michael McLaughlin and Kurt Sanger
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke base
President Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.
By Fatima Hussein and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press