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Air Force may shrink Middle East presence, proposed budget cut shows

Cutting spending on the Air Force’s enduring wars reflects a shift “toward the pacing challenge" of China," Kristyn Jones said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

A man walks through an intersection blocked by a military Humvee from D.C. National Guard and a DEA police officer as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Washington.

Some governors balk at Trump request to send troops to DC

Some governors are rejecting President Donald Trump’s request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for a massive militarized show of force in the nation’s capital after several days of unrest over the death of George Floyd.

5 years ago

Veterans Affairs budget hearing represents first steps toward normal operations for Congress

Secretary Robert Wilkie is scheduled to testify on Thursday morning about VA's annual budget request.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

130 House members want 24 percent more F-35s procured in FY21

Congressional members want the defense committees to support an increase in the number of planes bought this upcoming fiscal year.

By Aaron Mehta

5 years ago

Trump’s $46 billion coronavirus aid request includes $8 billion for the Pentagon

The White House submitted an emergency funding request to Congress late Tuesday for an added $45.8 billion, with $8.3 billion in it for the Defense Department ― all to address the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

America’s bomber force is too small and getting smaller

A former Air Force vice chief of staff argues that America’s bomber force is in a crisis.

By Gen. John Michael Loh (ret.)

5 years ago