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Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote

The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

20 months ago

Bernie Sanders unveils resolution to stop $735M arms sale to Israel

The senator has introduced a resolution that would, if passed, block the pending sale of $735 million in arms to Israel amid its widening fight with Hamas.

2 years ago

McConnell challenges Biden to boost defense budget against China

The Senate's top Republican has challenged the president to boost defense spending to show the Democrat is serious about working with Republicans to confront China.

2 years ago

Sen. McSally ad blasts Navy vet running against her

A vulnerable swing state Republican, McSally served in the Air Force.

3 years ago

Are moderate Dem ‘Sentries’ — not ‘Squad’ — the ones to watch in 2020?

Two of the five are Navy vets.

4 years ago

House Democratic leaders hopeful progressive wing won’t derail defense policy bill

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says progressives have a path to vote for the chamber’s annual defense policy bill.

4 years ago