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Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees

After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.

By Bryant Harris

2 months ago

GOP defense bill bars Pentagon from enacting Biden’s climate orders

The House NDAA bars the Defense Department from implementing Biden's climate orders, but many of its activities that reduce emissions may continue anyway.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Pentagon abortion policy talks fail to yield compromise on nominees

More than 250 military promotions and nominations have been stalled over objections to the military's abortion access rules.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Abortion debate could snarl Congress’ work on the defense budget

The issue will be a key point of friction in the upcoming work on defense appropriations and authorization bills.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command

Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago