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Defense spending plan for next year will see a significant hike, lawmakers say

Rep. Adam Smith said he'll push for smart spending instead of mere budget boosts, but an increase over the White House plan appears inevitable.

By Leo Shane III and Megan Eckstein

10 months ago

Lawmakers champion China deterrence fund, but not Biden’s version

Fifteen House lawmakers are calling on appropriators to fully fund a $4.7 billion request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative amid criticism President Joe Biden’s new defense budget submission has missed the mark.

22 months ago

Liz Cheney: Republicans have a ‘red line’ on Biden’s defense budget

How will Democrats and Republicans come together on defense?

23 months ago

Virginia lawmakers prepare to battle the Pentagon over a potential cut to the carrier fleet

Key lawmakers from naval hub Virginia are warning it's a blind alley, strategically and politically.

By Joe Gould and David B. Larter

2 years ago

Rogers backed as House Armed Services ranking member

House Republicans are backing Rep. Mike Rogers to replace Rep. Mac Thornberry as the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee next Congress, according to a source familiar with the situation.

2 years ago

Top GOP post on House Armed Services Committee draws tough competition

Meet the two lead contenders to replace Rep. Mac Thornberry in the coming weeks as the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee.

2 years ago