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GOP lawmakers suggest DOD cut climate change initiatives from budget

Republican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.

Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown

The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.

Key defense policy voice for Senate Democrats won’t seek reelection

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., serves on the armed services committee and was the first-ever woman to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Nominees for Navy secretary, No. 2 Pentagon post to face lawmakers

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 24, 2025.

Collins becomes first post-9/11 vet to be confirmed as VA secretary

The former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care.

Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary by narrow Senate vote

Hegseth's confirmation vote was the narrowest ever for a defense secretary nominee.

VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades

Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.

Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary

The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.

Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing

Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.

Opinion

Hegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senators

In this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.