A measure advanced Friday would require the DoD to report on the total financial cost of operations in Iran, including damaged or destroyed U.S. property.
After controversial amendment votes, a House committee advanced a bill early Friday morning that would authorize the largest defense budget in history.
The proposal would authorize the defense secretary to offer a discount on fuel at military exchanges that's equivalent to the price of the federal gas tax.
Rep. Pat Ryan described the Army flyby as “inappropriate,” “dangerous” and “a massive waste of money. ... Not to mention, it’s in the middle of a war.”
The hundreds of active-duty service members selected for the "high visibility" event must meet military waist-to-height standards and fund their travel.