Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from NigerThe Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
US military launches annual Flintlock exercise in AfricaSoldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock.By Sam Mednick, AP13 months ago
Congress finalizes full year budget for VA, Department of DefenseThe $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readinessDemocratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers16 months ago
McCarthy threatens to hold up key defense bill until next yearMcCarthy's threat comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a final, bicameral version of the bill with the aim of passing it in December.By Bryant Harris17 months ago
What a GOP win in November would mean for defense policy in 2023Expect a push for more defense spending, more focus on China, and more debate over military social policies.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris17 months ago