Senate confims new top Navy leader, vice chief for Space Force
Adm. Daryl Caudle, who has been the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since 2021, was approved as the next chief of naval operations.
Pentagon & Congress
Pentagon pulls back more National Guard troops in Los Angeles
The Pentagon is ending the deployment of all but 250 National Guard troops that were originally sent to LA in response to immigration protests.
Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
In reversal, Navy will share satellite data with NOAA until fall 2026
The Navy will continue sharing data with NOAA from satellites that the service had planned to start phasing out on July 31.
Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year
The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.
Trump vows help for Afghan allies seeking safety, citizenship in US
President Trump promised more help for Afghan immigrants despite recent administration moves rolling back aid to those refugees.
Trump meets with candidates for 4-star general in break with tradition
The meetings are a departure from past practice and knowledge of them has raised concerns about politicization of the military’s top ranks.
After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs
The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.
Longer assignments coming soon for troops heading to South Korea
Longer tours will bring more stability for military forces and improve readiness and service members' quality of life, officials said.
What Americans think about Israel’s military action in Gaza: poll
A new poll shows support for Israel’s military action in Gaza has dropped among U.S. adults, with only about one-third approving.
Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of a tough funding fight
Congressional leaders are already starting to trade blame for a government shutdown, two months before the funding deadline.
Trump says he wants Netanyahu to ‘make sure they get the food’ in Gaza
Seemingly recalibrating his stance on Gaza, Trump expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis there, urging Israel to ensure food reaches Palestinians.
Trump says he’s shortening 50-day deadline for Russia to end war
Trump said two weeks ago he would implement “severe tariffs” on Russia unless a peace deal is reached by early September.
Advocates worry new White House order on homelessness could hurt vets
A White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions.
Work on annual defense authorization bill will wait until September
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 28, 2025.
Pentagon shifts $200 million to seal off border bombing range
The Pentagon is seeking to reallocate $200 million in funding for barriers to seal off areas surrounding Arizona’s Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.
Trump’s pick for CNO faces few hurdles in confirmation hearing
If confirmed, Adm. Daryl Caudle would replace Adm. James Kilby, who has served as acting CNO since Trump's dismissal of Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
