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Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fighters

The proposed NDAA would authorize $900.6 billion in discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2026, an $8 billion increase over DOD's budget request.

House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal

Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.

House, Senate leaders look to speed up NDAA work this week

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week with the annual defense authorization bill atop their agendas.

Work on annual defense authorization bill will wait until September

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 28, 2025.

House panel advances DOD policy bill with sweeping acquisition reforms

Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have now approved their initial drafts of the annual defense authorization bill.

Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike

The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.

House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.

Opinion

Why service members deserve the right to repair

Service members need the tools, parts and authority to make immediate fixes themselves, without having to navigate red tape

Navy budget seeks to boost modernization of fleet, shipyards

The Navy intends to use some of the funds to increase its fleet of warships by 19 and modernize century-old shipyards.

Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 23, 2025.