US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says
The president's announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
Pentagon & Congress
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.
WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say
A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
Government shutdown prompts cancellation of some Veterans Day events
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America.
Troops’ dental readiness showing some improvement, some decay
Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health.
Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
A list of US military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels
Military Times' timeline of strikes conducted by the U.S. military in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since early September.
Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
US, China reportedly agree to set up military communication channels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, late Saturday on the sidelines of a regional security meeting.
Latest US strike in Caribbean kills 3 alleged drug smugglers
The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Saturday.
Citing Christian persecution, Trump hints at military use in Nigeria
Discussion of military action comes as the president ramped up allegations that Nigeria is failing to rein in persecution of its Christian population.
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they'll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
