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Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-end
The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden unveils additional air defense aid for Ukraine at NATO summit
Five countries will provide additional air defense systems for Ukraine in the coming months.
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase
Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
Pentagon’s request to dismiss lawsuit from LGBTQ+ veterans denied
A federal judge will allow a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ veterans discharged due to their sexual orientation to move forward.
By Zamone Perez
Pentagon: Ukraine may fire US missiles into Russia in self-defense
Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder says Ukraine can fire back wherever it's coming under attack from Russian strikes.
By Tara Copp, AP
Pentagon didn’t adequately track funds sent to Chinese research labs
Investigators found seven awards, sub-awards or fee-for-service agreements from the Army for research that involved potential enhancement of pathogens.
By Zamone Perez
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdog
The "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure
Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, U.S. officials said.
By Tara Copp, AP
Defense Secretary Austin to undergo procedure, will transfer power
Austin will transfer authority to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks while he is indisposed, the Pentagon said.
By Tara Copp, AP