Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreementRepublican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readinessDemocratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
McCarthy threatens to hold up key defense bill until next yearMcCarthy's threat comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a final, bicameral version of the bill with the aim of passing it in December.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from DemocratsDefense Department officials will cover troops' travel expenses for abortions in certain cases.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Senators confident defense budget work will finish this yearThe must-pass defense bill is expected to be completed sometime in December.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris4 months ago
Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until NovemberLawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.By Leo Shane III4 months ago