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Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotions

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin

The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.

By Joe Gould

6 days ago

This week in Congress: SecDef defends the White House budget

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

Pentagon takes budget cuts ‘seriously’ ahead of congressional battles

Defense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

11 days ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

By Joe Gould

2 weeks ago

House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight

Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.

By Bryant Harris

4 weeks ago

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