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Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year

The 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 III

7 weeks ago

Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next year

The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contend

The bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 months ago

Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge

Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.

By Bryant Harris

16 months ago

Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs

Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in Maine

Two senators from Maine are asking the U.S. Army inspector general to provide an accounting of interactions with Robert Card before the Oct. 25 shootings.

23 months ago