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Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
Senate shifts to new Ukraine funding with U.S. budget still in flux
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024.
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days away
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024.
Zelenskyy asks Congress for more air defenses as Ukraine aid dwindles
Zelenskyy faces an uphill battle on Capitol Hill as he asks for more Ukraine aid to unlock air defenses he says are crucial for victory over Russia.
House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.
Less than two weeks to go before the next government shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023.
Combat training centers undergo a generational makeover
Adversary vehicles, attack helos that shoot back, self-contained cyber, EW and cell phone networks all seek to modernize the training centers.
By Todd South
How a shovel can help with training, plus common mistakes during drill
Basic security tasks, communication, logistics and maintenance planning make all the difference.
By Todd South
Cover-up of Coast Guard sex abuse cases prompts Senate inquiry
More than 40 leaders may have escaped punishment for misconduct after senior officials ignored reports of problems.
World War II special operations veteran receives Special Forces tab
Ellsworth Johnson is believed to be the last surviving member of the OSS Operational Groups.
By Davis Winkie
Update the weekend safety brief: Stay away from coyotes
Whether the altercation was incited by soldiers or the animals was not specified.
By Jon Simkins