How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the redThe discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP5 weeks ago
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Pilot program to help military families pay for in-home childcare is off to a slow startJust five families are getting in-home childcare fee assistance since the program began last summer, but more are in the pipeline.By Karen Jowers2 years ago
Cancelled bonuses, PCS moves among fallout from delayed budget, service chiefs warnKicking the budget can down the road could have serious consequences on personnel, leaders said.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
Defense bill bans private funds for deploying National GuardThe annual bill also made landmark changes to the way the military handles sexual assaults, keeps women out of the draft and lays the groundwork for a new war memorial on the National Mall.2 years ago
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdownThe measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.2 years ago
No money to pay troops if debt ceiling deal doesn’t happen, defense secretary warnsThe U.S. is due to run out of cash reserves on Oct. 18.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Shutdown averted; Congress approves stopgap budget planThe budget extension came just a few hours before federal agencies would have been forced to shutter due to a lack of funding.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
National Guard pleads for Congress to reimburse half a billion for Capitol security missionThe National Guard is $521 million short after the months-long Capitol security mission.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Guard training could be canceled as political fights delay reimbursement for Capitol Hill missionGuard officials say they need $521 million in the next few weeks to avoid financial shortfalls for the rest of this fiscal year.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Military will pay toward in-home child care for some families in pilot programPilot program starts in five regions July 6.By Karen Jowers3 years ago
Biden returns $26M in border wall money to Norfolk Naval ShipyardThe Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, will use the $26 million to address numerous safety violations in one of its buildings.3 years ago