Latest "House armed Services" stories

Defense authorization deal expected this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

Senate may change rule to break Tuberville hold on military promotions

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 13, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners

Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

House Armed Svcs leader vows ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan attacked

“Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a resolute reaction from the U.S.,” said Rob Wittman, vice chair of House Armed Services.

By Huizhong Wu

3 months ago

Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts

House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Defense bill work ramps up, but Senate keeps debate out of public view

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 19, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago