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White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts

VA 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 III

9 days ago

Opinion

To bootstrap US maritime industrial base, link allies and innovators

As officials consider the wholesale resuscitation of U.S. shipbuilding, there is a nearer-term lever worth pulling, the author of this op-ed argues.

By Joshua Tallis

3 weeks ago

Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia

The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

4 weeks ago

Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago

Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars

The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.

By Nikki Wentling

3 months ago

Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term

The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation.

By Noah Robertson

4 months ago