How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the redThe discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP6 weeks ago
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfestRepublican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
This SOCOM program has cut proposal to prototype timelines by halfNew funding mechanisms, a nonprofit and "Tech Tuesdays" helped the command find new industry partners and deliver prototypes faster.By Todd South12 months ago
Spending bill fails to thaw pay freeze for senior political employeesThe $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill extends a years-long suspension of pay raises for federally appointed officials.By Molly Weisner16 months ago
Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats upLawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
Defense contractors donate millions to election deniersDuring the 2022 election cycle, the five largest defense firms contributed nearly $2 million to Republicans who voted against certifying results.By Bryant Harris and Chris Martin18 months ago
White House taps tech funds to upgrade AbilityOne procurement listAbilityOne is one of the largest sources of federal employment in the U.S. for those who are blind or have disabilities.By Molly Weisner18 months ago
FY22 defense bill gives feds parental bereavement leave, makes changes at the PentagonFeds will receive two weeks of paid leave to grieve the death of a child, under the fiscal 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.By Jessie Bur2 years ago
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdownThe measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.2 years ago
Could stronger enforcement help restaff federal transportation jobs?The fines collected from unruly or abusive travelers could go toward hiring more officers at the Transportation Security Agency and the Federal Air Marshal Service.By Jessie Bur2 years ago
Shutdown averted; Congress approves stopgap budget planThe budget extension came just a few hours before federal agencies would have been forced to shutter due to a lack of funding.By Leo Shane III3 years ago