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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 III

9 days ago

Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work

The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Sailor arrested for allegedly making false bomb threat on plane

John Stea allegedly told a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had explosives on a Hawaiian Airlines flight departing San Diego on Tuesday.

6 weeks ago

Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023

Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

7 weeks ago

Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt

A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Senator pushes for new rules letting academy athletes play pro sports

A proposed policy allowing academy athletes to defer their military service to play pro sports could be included in the annual defense authorization bill.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago