Defense spending bill includes $15M to study Space Force
A House defense spending bill would provide $15 million to study plans for a Space Force rather than funding the establishment of the military branch as President Trump requested.The bill would...
View ArticleHouse Dems propose billions in extra funding for environmental programs that...
House Democrats on Tuesday rebuffed President Trump’s attempts to drastically scale back funding for environmental programs, releasing two spending bills that upped funding to the programs, including...
View ArticlePentagon disputes general's assertion on threat from Iran-backed militias
The Pentagon on Tuesday disputed comments made by a British general who said earlier in the day that he had seen "no increased threat" from Iranian-backed forces in Iraq and Syria.British Maj. Gen....
View ArticleCotton: US could win war with Iran in 'two strikes'
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), a prominent foreign policy hawk, voiced confidence in a new interview that the U.S. could win a war with Iran, saying it would take "two strikes.""Yes, two strikes," he told...
View ArticleMcSally to introduce military sexual assault reform bill
Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) said on Tuesday that she will introduce legislation to address how the military handles sexual assault claims, including making sexual harassment a stand-alone offense...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump says no plans to send 120K troops to counter Iran |...
Happy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Ellen Mitchell, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the ...
View ArticleSpain withdraws warship from US-led combat group in Gulf
Spain's government announced that it would withdraw a frigate from a U.S.-led carrier strike group deployed to the Persian Gulf amid heightened tensions with Iran.Reuters reported that Spanish...
View ArticleWarren releases plan to tackle climate change threats to military
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) on Wednesday released a plan to prepare the military for climate change, including requiring the Pentagon to achieve net-zero carbon...
View ArticleHouse panel advances $690B Pentagon spending bill that limits border wall...
A House subcommittee on Wednesday advanced an annual spending bill that would limit the Pentagon’s ability to transfer money, a move made in response to President Trump's use of defense funds for his...
View ArticleSchumer: Trump must brief Congress on Iran strategy
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging President Trump to brief Congress on his Iran strategy amid growing tensions in the Gulf region."There's an alarming lack of clarity here....
View ArticleForeign Relations senators demand Iran briefing
Senators from both parties on the Foreign Relations Committee called Wednesday for an immediate briefing on the Trump administration's Iran policies and plans after the State Department announced it is...
View ArticleTrump dismisses reports of infighting over Iran policy
President Trump on Wednesday pushed back against news reports that his administration is divided over how to proceed in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran."There is no infighting...
View ArticleSchumer: Trump officials should testify on Iran this week
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday called for two high-ranking defense officials to testify this week about the Trump administration's strategy on Iran. "I am calling on...
View ArticleHouse Dems unveil bill to limit Pentagon's ability to transfer military...
A group of House Armed Services Committee Democrats on Wednesday released a bill that would limit the amount of military construction funds the Pentagon is allowed to transfer between accounts after...
View ArticleHouse Dems launch Servicewomen and Women Veterans caucus
Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) Elaine Luria (D-Va.), Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), on Wednesday launched a new caucus aimed at addressing issues facing...
View ArticleDHS asks military to build six new tent cities at the southern border
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly enlisting the military to build half a dozen tent cities at the southern border to hold some 7,500 migrants.Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick...
View ArticleAir Force No. 2 civilian to take over as acting secretary
Air Force Under Secretary Matt Donovan will take over as the service's acting secretary beginning June 1, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.Donovan will stand in for Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson,...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Lawmakers on edge over Iran tensions | Questions rise...
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View ArticlePentagon asked for funds to reimburse Taliban expenses: report
Earlier this year, the Pentagon reportedly asked Congress for funding to reimburse the Taliban for transportation and other expenses the group incurs by attending peace negotiations. “The Defense...
View ArticlePhotos of Iranian missiles sparked US response in Gulf: report
The White House ramped up its warnings about a threat from Iran after intelligence showed pictures of small boats in the Persian Gulf that Iranian paramilitary forces had outfitted with missiles,...
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