Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deploymentsSenate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget planDemocratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris7 months ago
GOP, Dems clash on multiyear munitions buys as shutdown loomsA niche appropriations debate on multiyear munitions buys has ballooned into one of the numerous partisan standoffs over the defense spending bill.By Bryant Harris7 months ago