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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US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow

The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.

10 days ago

Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

6 weeks ago

Military budget showdown set as Democrats advance authorization bill over GOP objections

The $733 billion military policy bill includes a host of progressive priorities, including limits on the nuclear weapons arsenal and new rules for transgender recruits.

This week in Congress: The next Joint Chiefs chairman

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 8, 2019.

Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.

US Senate passes its defense policy bill 86-8, setting up fight with House

The GOP-controlled Senate passed its FY20 NDAA, teeing up fights with Democrats over its top-line, America's nuclear arsenal and President Donald Trump’s war powers.

Meet the new boss: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for June 24, 2019: Patrick Shanahan's sudden departure, Mark Esper's move to become the next Defense Secretary.

This week in Congress: Defense fights before the fireworks

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2019.

Shanahan nomination implosion raises anew questions about White House background checks

Allegations of family domestic violence problems did not surface in his earlier confirmation process.

Mark Esper is acting defense secretary. Will Trump make it permanent?

Federal rules limit how long he can serve in the temporary role, but Trump may nominated him for the permanent post.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a media availability at the State Department.

Trump’s new moves on Iran fuel partisan divisions

Republican senators are defending President Trump’s pressure campaign against Iran.

Five names to watch as Trump searches for his next defense secretary

With Patrick Shanahan out of the process, who will the president tap to lead the Pentagon?

This Ranger hurled a Taliban’s grenade back at the them. His survival depended on cultivated courage

Navy leaders press integration, retention as major goals | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 4.13.24

Thales and Saildrone team up for unmanned sub-sensing system

Despite being gravely wounded, this Ranger refused to leave his men in the Vietnamese jungle