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Senate defense panel faces uphill battle in ditching debt ceiling caps
A bipartisan push to grow the FY25 defense budget beyond the debt ceiling caps faces strong headwinds in the Senate and House.
New aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan faces uphill battle
The Senate has agreed to a new aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan but it's drawing opposition from Republicans and Democrats alike.
House eyes higher dollar thresholds for arms sales notices to Congress
House efforts to speed up arms transfers by raising congressional notification thresholds has irked some arms control advocates who say it cedes oversight.
Special aid tool for Israel approved for Taiwan’s use, but not Ukraine
Taiwan can now use U.S. aid to grow its own defense industry, a benefit only Israel has had before. But funding remains stalled amid the Ukraine debate.
Biden hosts Hill leaders as Congress inches toward Ukraine deal
Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an openness to trading Ukraine aid for immigration policy changes after a White House meeting, despite House GOP skepticism.
Congress passed the FY24 defense policy bill: Here’s what’s inside
Congress just passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. Here's a look at some key provisions.
Final defense policy bill advances AUKUS, Taiwan training
The compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general.
Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial base
The conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.
What China’s increasing use of military over diplomacy means for US
The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force
Opinion
What would happen if Congress stopped supporting allies under siege?
Lawmakers are ignoring the trillion-dollar impact their actions might have — actions that may reverberate over the next 20 years and beyond.
By Scott Sacknoff