US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending billThe conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago
Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leadersDHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.By Riley Ceder5 months ago
Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next yearThe Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for. By Leo Shane III8 months ago
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal yearOnly a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026. By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next yearThe proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time. By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 23, 2025. By Leo Shane III9 months ago
