House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill
Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.
Pentagon & Congress
Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama
The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.
United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots
Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.
Opinion
The demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the Pentagon
The lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.
‘Muzzle’ pits veteran-turned-cop into quest for revenge, identity
"Muzzle" premieres Sept. 29.
Child care fees plunge for many military families
The cost of child care is going down for many military families. In some cases they will be paying 30% to 40% less.
Gen Z Marine lays out some ideas for fixing military recruitment
Some people think of Gen Z as the “everyone-gets-a-trophy generation,” 2nd Lt. Matthew Weiss said. But that’s not how he sees it.
What will it take to fix so many lousy barracks? lawmakers ask
"It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says.
Where does your state rank in defense spending?
The Defense Department spent more money in Virginia than any other state.
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan
Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence
The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.
