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Military spouses head to the Hill, push for removal of barriers to small businesses to boost retention

Advocates aim to introduce the Military Spouse Small Business Recognition Act, arguing it could improve access to capital, national security and retention.

By Cristina Stassis

12 days ago

Don’t call it a ‘quagmire’: defense secretary refuses to speculate on length of Iran war

The questions over the war’s future come as a 60-day deadline approaches Thursday under the War Powers Act.

By Patricia Kime

3 weeks ago

Pentagon’s FY27 budget seeks 85 F-35s, but most ride on reconciliation

The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026.

By Michael Scanlon

3 weeks ago

Automatic registration for US military draft-eligible men to begin in December

Automatic registration into Selective Service was mandated in December 2025, when President Donald Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2026 NDAA.

By Cristina Stassis

6 weeks ago

Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs

The proposed surge in defense spending includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel.

By Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters

7 weeks ago

Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish list

Trump is set to unveil the fiscal 2027 defense budget request on Friday.

By Mike Stone, Reuters

7 weeks ago