


House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military funding
The bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.

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All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contend
The bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made.

Trump to talk to troops on Navy's next-gen aircraft carrier
The president is expected to use the event to build on his military remarks from Tuesday's address to Congress.

No hard feelings: Mattis meets with House lawmakers
The new defense secretary spent 90 minutes with House Armed Services Committee members this week.

Congress reacts to foreign policy and defense isssues in Trump's speech
Republicans hailed his bold agenda, while Democrats called it unrealistic and off-base.

Lockheed Martin gets $1B F-35 sustainment contract
Lockheed Martin has raked in a $1 billion contract for F-35 sustainment and logistics support for U.S. military and international customers.

In first address to Congress, Trump promises a mightier military, more money for vets
The wide-ranging address also included a reprimand for NATO countries to pay their fair share of defense costs.

Trump pledges support for NATO in address, but says allies must 'pay their fair share'
President Trump, in his first joint address to Congress, pledged strong support for NATO, but called for allies around the globe to, “pay their fair share of the cost."

Trump blames generals for Navy SEAL's death in Yemen raid
In a TV interview, he says "they" lost the servicemember during a mission in January.

Durbin: Dems would back Trump defense hike with domestic match
President Trump’s first 2018 budget blueprint was panned on both sides of the aisle on Tuesday, but a key Democrat said his party could support Trump’s defense proposal if the domestic side is raised to match.

President Trump to visit Newport News Shipbuilding on Thursday
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Newport News, Virginia.
