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Key House Navy advocate loses seat in midterm election

But other vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

13 months ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

Pentagon revisiting long-term US troop levels in Eastern Europe

The Pentagon is considering whether to add U.S. troops in Eastern European NATO members on a long-term basis in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a senior Pentagon official told lawmakers Tuesday.

21 months ago

Will ‘BRAC for VA’ lead to veterans hospital closures or building more clinics?

Department leaders are expected to announce the names of the new Asset and Infrastructure Review commissioners later this month.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

This proposal would increase troops’ life insurance max to $500,000

The extra $100,000 proposed would reflect inflation levels, lawmakers say.

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

Lawmakers champion China deterrence fund, but not Biden’s version

Fifteen House lawmakers are calling on appropriators to fully fund a $4.7 billion request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative amid criticism President Joe Biden’s new defense budget submission has missed the mark.

3 years ago