Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela
The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela.
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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T
President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”
Philippine Relations, ISIS at Top of Carter's ASEAN To-Do List
Relations between the US and the Philippines will dominate the ASEAN informal this weekend.
Congress Overrides Obama on Bill Allowing 9/11 Lawsuits Against Saudi Arabia
The legislation sparks fears over US-Saudi relations and legal retaliation against troops.
Budget deal avoids government shutdown, finalizes next year's VA budget
The spending plan keeps government programs running through the election, and sets almost $177 billion for veterans programs next year.
White House Approves Jet Sales to Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait: Corker
The package reportedly includes 72 Boeing F-15E Strike Eagles for Qatar and up to 40 Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets for Kuwait. Bahrain’s package includes Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
Grouse About This: A Funny-Looking Bird Is Holding Up Key National Defense Legislation
An inside look at how House GOP leadership pushed the sage grouse issue and derailed the NDAA
Government shutdown looms as lawmakers spar over budget plan
A 10 week budget extension to keep federal programs running through the November elections stalled in the Senate on Tuesday, raising the prospect of a government shutdown at the end of the week.
Clinton, Trump Clash On National Security
Candidates tangle over Islamic State, No-First-Use, cyber warfare and NATO alliance.
Trump and Clinton clash over ISIS, Iraq in first presidential debate
About one-third of the event was devoted to national security issues, but both candidates made references to the threats facing the country throughout the 100-minute debate.
Carter: Afghanistan War Supplemental Request Coming in November
The Pentagon will request extra war funding for Afghanistan in November.
