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Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stalls
The $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.
Opinion
Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann
How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the red
The discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP