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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan holds his hand up during a news conference in Annapolis, Md., on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, as he describes phone conversations he had with Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer and Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy on sending Maryland National Guard members to help protect the U.S. Capitol after rioters stormed the building a day earlier.

Maryland governor describes delayed permission to send National Guard

The Republican governor spoke at a news conference about the state’s response.

4 years ago

President Donald Trump looks to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper during a ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Democrats blast Esper firing as national security risk

Congressional Democrats have unloaded on President Trump for abruptly firing Defense Secretary Esper.

5 years ago

Veterans unemployment flat for September as national rate declines

Labor officials said 6.4 percent of veterans seeking work last month were unsuccessful, almost double what the number was in early 2020.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Defense industry worries Congress will punt budget deal into 2021

As Congress readies a stopgap spending measure this week, the defense industry is girding for a long-term funding patch that could delay both new procurement programs and needed fiscal certainty into next year.

5 years ago

House passes largest VA budget ever, but partisan fights threaten its future

Lawmakers on Friday approved about $241 billion in VA spending along a party-line vote.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Pentagon finally gets its 2020 budget from Congress

Trump expected to sign FY20 defense spending.

5 years ago