House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill
Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.
Pentagon & Congress
Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama
The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.
21 troops injured in Iraq and Syria drone strikes
The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.
B-21 Raider begins taxi tests, a key step before first flight
The Air Force and Northrop Grumman hope to fly the B-21 to Edwards Air Force Base later this year, barring unexpected surprises.
Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders
Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.
Boeing’s Air Force One charges top $2 billion, drag down profits
A $482 million loss on the VC-25B Air Force One program helped sink Boeing's defense sector's profits and lead to a nearly $1 billion quarterly loss.
Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
TRICARE won’t cover over-the-counter birth control pill
A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.
Gate breached in incident at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis
The intruder was on the base for several minutes, but did not reach any training areas on the camp.
Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing
Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.
Opinion
Restrictive abortion laws threaten our national security
Laws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.
