OpinionGOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veteransTwo GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.17 months ago
Key House Navy advocate loses seat in midterm electionBut other vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III23 months ago
Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted moreThe $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago
From Mayor Pete to Commander in Chief Pete? Military Times interview with Afghan vet turned presidential hopefulPete Buttigieg talks about his priorities for the military and veterans if he becomes the next U.S. president.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense billLeadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCASTDefense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago
Congress sends Trump disaster bill with aid to storm-struck military postsCongress has approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid deal that contains nearly $3 billion for storm-stricken military facilities around the country.By Joe Gould5 years ago
This week in Congress: NDAA season in the HouseDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 3, 2019.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Shanahan’s gag rule memo nets bipartisan backlashTwo lawmakers from different parties are slamming a Pentagon memo that governs information sharing with Congress.By Joe Gould5 years ago
Democrats’ Pentagon budget bill would curb Trump’s war powersA bill to fund the Pentagon at $8 billion less than what the White House requested passed the House Appropriations Committee.By Joe Gould5 years ago
House Dems offer new limit for DoD’s border wall ‘slush fund’House Democrats have announced a bill to sharply limit the Pentagon’s authority to reprogram military construction funds.By Joe Gould5 years ago
Democrats’ budget plan includes a 3.1 percent pay raise for troopsIf approved, the 3.1 percent pay boost would be the largest for troops since 2010.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould5 years ago