Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press16 hours ago
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general saysThe top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.By Tara Copp, AP7 days ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.By Bryant Harris8 days ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delaysCongress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.By Bryant Harris4 weeks ago
Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen4 weeks ago