Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disasterUpgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.By Stephen Losey7 hours 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 III27 hours ago
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academiesHegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III3 days 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 III6 days 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 Robertson10 days 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 III10 days ago
