US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending planThe Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.By Stephen Losey3 days ago
Pentagon to request $848 billion in delayed base budget releaseDefense officials argued the spending request should also include another spending bill in Congress, which would bring the total closer to $961 billion.By Noah Robertson4 days ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III5 days ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III6 days ago
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 III8 days ago
