White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy, sources say
The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, Reuters reports.
By Mike Stone, Erin Banco and David Jeans, Reuters
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House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown and keep federal agencies operating beyond Oct. 1.
By Richard Cowan, Reuters
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men
All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.
Pair who tried breaching Virginia Marine base are Jordanian nationals
They drove up to a base gate in a truck and claimed to be Amazon subcontractors making a delivery, a Marine spokesman said.
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan
House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.
First Lady honors World War I veterans, advocates of national memorial
The National World War I Memorial, which opened to the public in April 2021, will be completed in September of this year.
By Zamone Perez
Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing
'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'
By Zamone Perez