Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump
Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.
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Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut
The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.
US Marines warn against Navy’s FY24 decommission plans
Documents obtained by Defense News reveal plans to decommission amphibious ships, despite an outcry from the Corps over the resulting capability gap.
Menendez seeks path forward for Taiwan defense bill
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez is pushing to amend the NDAA with the Taiwan Policy Act, which includes $6.5 billion in military aid.
Congress passes Ukraine nuclear security funding
The $35 million in Ukraine nonproliferation aid comes amid Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons and shelling near the Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Senators propose China ‘Grand Strategy’ commission to guide US policy
The panel would have two years to make recommendations on U.S. strategy, similar to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Meet the new leaders of the Space Force and US Strategic Command
The moves were noncontroversial and came amid a flurry of military confirmations finalized late Thursday afternoon.
Congress reauthorizes DoD innovation grants with new China safeguards
The reauthorization caps off months of uncertainty as to the program’s future amid concerns over Chinese influence and commercialization.
Republicans push Biden to use $2.1 billion Ukraine aid set to expire
Republicans warn Biden against letting $2.1 billion in Ukraine military aid expire, urging the White House to use it to send Kyiv long-range missiles.
It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’
Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.
Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package
The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.
