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Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown

Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.

By Bryant Harris

3 weeks ago

Dems denounce GOP for not funding Pentagon’s multiyear munitions plan

House Democrats are criticizing Republicans for not funding the Pentagon's request for multiyear munitions buys, as endorsed by the China Committee.

By Bryant Harris

4 months ago

Pentagon celebrates 75 years of women in permanent military roles

President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act of 1948 into law 75 years ago.

By Zamone Perez

4 months ago

Intel leaks ‘will never happen again,’ vows top National Guard officer

Gen. Daniel Hokanson said investigations so far have not shown systemic problems with who has access to the military's most sensitive secrets.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

GOP blasts ‘inadequate’ Biden defense budget as it vows spending cuts

Republicans lay the groundwork to boost the president's defense budget request, even as they vow to slash overall spending.

By Bryant Harris

7 months ago

After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses

Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

8 months ago