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Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiatives
Congress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.
GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cuts
Republicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.
House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight
Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.
Republicans aim at Pentagon civilian workforce to curb spending
In an exclusive interview with Defense News, Ken Calvert previews areas where House Republicans believe they can trim defense spending.
Top Republican on House defense appropriations panel wins re-election
Ken Calvert's competitive election victory puts him on track to chair the defense appropriations panel next year if Republicans take the House.
Defense lawmaker races to watch on election night
A number of key defense policy leaders on Capitol Hill could be ousted from Congress on election night.
Former Army chaplain gets 7 years for sexually abusing prison inmates
Highhouse’s lawyers noted that he served as an Army chaplain in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Army chaplain’s pro-life ‘victory’ email to brigade sparks inquiry
The former Green Beret-turned chaplain is under scrutiny for an email hailing the Supreme Court's decision.
By Davis Winkie
Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps
America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.
By Joe Gould
Colonel punished for shoplifting shoes at Kuwait PX
The colonel stole a $45 pair of sneakers from the Camp Arifjan PX.
By Davis Winkie
TikTok-famous: Meet the Army’s first Muslim chaplain to reach full colonel
Col. Khallid Shabazz's career has been a series of firsts.
By Davis Winkie