Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 days ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few detailsAn invasion of Gaza's southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.By Noah Robertson and Bryant Harris4 weeks ago
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalizationDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secretDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago