Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have now approved their initial drafts of the annual defense authorization bill.
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.
The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.
