Senate passes Trump’s major policy bill with $150 billion for the DODFunding included in the bill would go toward shipbuilding, the Golden Dome homeland missile defense project, munitions and other key Pentagon priorities.By Noah Robertson4 days ago
Navy budget seeks to boost modernization of fleet, shipyardsThe Navy intends to use some of the funds to increase its fleet of warships by 19 and modernize century-old shipyards.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher9 days ago
Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget planThe White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is. By Leo Shane III9 weeks ago
Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cutThe administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.By Noah Robertson2 months ago
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cutsVA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
GOP bill repeals rule on how for-profit schools count vets benefitsVeterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
House chairman asks Attorney General to investigate former VA leadersHouse Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost suggested former department leaders could face criminal charges for past budget mistakes. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Defense budget debate devolves into fight over Hegseth’s controversiesObjections over Republican plans to boost defense spending by $150 billion focused largely on the defense secretary's leadership. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Hegseth cancels women’s leadership program despite past Trump supportThe Women, Peace & Security program was signed into law by Trump and had received backing from numerous Republican leaders. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
