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.
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.
Senators eye critical munitions acquisition fund in NDAA
Senators are pushing to include in the defense policy bill the Pentagon’s request for a critical munitions acquisition fund.
Congress pushes DoD to rule on Gray Eagle drone delivery to Ukraine
Lawmakers are pushing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to accelerate a review on transferring Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine.
Senate to move Pentagon nominees amid critical minerals row
It came down to an industrial access road at a mining district in Alaska.
Paul drops hold on SBIR defense innovation grants after reforms
Congress is set to reauthorize small business grants favored by the Pentagon after Sen. Rand Paul drops his opposition following a compromise.
