Leo Shane III
Deputy Editor
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
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Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year
The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.
Senate confirms Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite
The U.S. Senate confirmed a new Navy secretary, Kenneth “K.J.” Braithwaite, by voice vote on Thursday.
No extra money for defense amid coronavirus crisis, think tank argues
The Center for American Progress says $740 billion in planned defense spending is more than enough to cover military needs.
Key lawmaker says DoD shouldn’t get funding boost in next coronavirus stimulus package
HASC Chairman Adam Smith says public health needs outweigh military's desire to boost equipment and contracts.
Uncertainty surrounds Navy leadership’s future after latest dramatic resignation
Timing of a confirmation hearing for Rear Adm. Kenneth Braithwaite is up in the air because of coronavirus concerns.
$2 trillion emergency coronavirus response advances through Congress with billions for DOD, VA
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure into law quickly.
Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process moving
The Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill.
Latest emergency coronavirus funding package includes tens of billions for defense, VA
The $2 trillion plan also includes expanded unemployment benefits and big loans for American industries.
New Pentagon personnel head, Army undersecretary confirmed by Senate
The two men could be among the last major Pentagon appointments for a while.
Trump provides federal funds for National Guard in three states; they keep control, federal government foots bill as COVID-19 cases rise
The move will make it easier for states, already facing increasing costs as a result of the pandemic, to call in the guard if needed to help deal with the problems caused by COVID-19.
