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
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Trump says massive military complex to be built beneath White House ballroom
The new White House ballroom "essentially becomes a [shield] for what's being built under by the military," Trump said.
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Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth
The senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.
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House Armed Services Committee backs sweeping aviation safety reforms
The legislation addresses reforms put forth by federal investigators after a deadly 2025 collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter.
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House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy bills
Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.
By Patricia Kime
Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program
The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.
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