GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cutsRepublicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.By Bryant Harris13 days ago
Republicans aim at Pentagon civilian workforce to curb spendingIn an exclusive interview with Defense News, Ken Calvert previews areas where House Republicans believe they can trim defense spending.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago
Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreementRepublican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III2 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 Myers4 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 Harris4 months ago
New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from DemocratsDefense Department officials will cover troops' travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.By Leo Shane III5 months ago