Pentagon Says It Will Not Change Abortion Access Policy
The Pentagon will not change its policy of helping US troops access abortions to compromise with a conservative lawmaker stalling hundreds of military nominations, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
US Senate OKs $858B Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid
The US Senate passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan.
US Senators Urge Austin to Send Gray Eagles to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US senators has asked the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to explain the reasons behind not sending MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.
US Seeks Enhanced Military Training for Taiwan Amid Rising China Threat
The US-Taiwan military training exchange is expecting an expansion next year, the president of the US-Taiwan Business Council reportedly said.
US Reps Request $50M for Emergency Space Launch Program
A bipartisan group of 12 House members requested $50 million for the Pentagon’s “Tactically Responsive Launch Program.”
US Senate Passes $770B Defense Bill for Biden to Sign
The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $770 billion for defense spending.
US General Mark Milley sworn in as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
US Army General Mark Milley was sworn in as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing General Joseph Dunford
US Senate fails to override Trump’s Saudi weapons sales veto
The US Senate failed to prevent $8 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, after President Donald Trump vetoed resolutions blocking the deal
In Congress, a long battle over Trump’s Iran and Saudi policies looms
A growing bipartisan alliance of progressive Democrats and libertarian-leaning conservatives is reasserting Congress's role in war
US Senate votes to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The US Senate voted to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, as legislators outraged with the kingdom delivered a symbolic rebuke to President Donald Trump
Questions SecDef nominee Shanahan should – but won’t – be asked
Gregory D. Foster proposes questions that would shed much-needed light on the thinking of Patrick Shanahan who is about to officially occupy the Defense Secretary post
