After controversial amendment votes, a House committee advanced a bill early Friday morning that would authorize the largest defense budget in history.
Despite recent operations, U.S. force reduction moves have ignited concerns over America's ability to stifle terror plots emanating from the continent.
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
The two services will work together to boost the country's amphibious fleet size and availability after the readiness rate of its ships dropped in 2025.
