Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history. Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024
Pentagon’s priority on AI spending could shield it from cuts - Roll Call Planned investments in artificial intelligence may be safeguarded from concerns that could cut into other Department of Defense accounts. Roll Call · Mar 5, 2024
House Republicans divided on path forward for Ukraine aid - Roll Call Lawmakers have started to brainstorm options as Speaker Mike Johnson appears unlikely to bring up the Senate-passed bill. Roll Call · Feb 14, 2024
As lawmakers digest supplemental, a way forward remains unclear - Roll Call The lack of a House speaker is just one factor in an uncertain legislative path for President Biden's $106 billion emergency funding request. Roll Call · Oct 23, 2023
DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2023
Senators eye Ukraine aid bills as avenue to increase DOD budget - Roll Call Senators are weighing using bills that provide funds for aid to Ukraine as a vehicle to increase the Pentagon's budget. Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023
Pentagon comes out against law requiring military wish lists - Roll Call The Defense Department says it backs ending “unfunded priorities lists” — annual requests for spending above the president's budget requests. Roll Call · Mar 28, 2023