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Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate

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

DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military children

The school system is adding more psychologists and administrative officers, but there's concern about some positions being eliminated.

Opinion

Why I chose to retire from government service at this time

In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.

USS Nimitz heading to Middle East, defense official says

The aircraft carrier will replace the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran.

Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator says

The future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.

House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill

Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.

Retirement snafu affects thousands of Reserve, Guard members

More than 13,000 Guard and Reserve members haven't been receiving their earned government retirement contributions.

Opinion

The defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaul

The acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.

Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White House

The $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels.

LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says

The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.