Defense Spending
Senators Press Military to Seek 'Win' in Ukraine, Say US 'Afraid' of Putin
"Have the words 'win' and 'victory' been purged from the administration's vocabulary when it comes to Ukraine?" Senator Tom Cotton asked.
Why the U.S. Defense Budget Keeps Growing
A gargantuan defense budget doesn't necessarily buy the American people more security.
Our Skyrocketing Military Spending Helps Pentagon Contractors—Not Ukraine
Less than 1 percent of the Pentagon's new $782 billion budget is marked for Kyiv. About 50 times as much will go to for-profit corporations.
China Rips $770 Billion U.S. Defense Bill as 'Political Manipulation'
"We urge [the U.S.] to discard the obsolete Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
National Guard Banned From Deployment via Private Funds in New Defense Bill
The ban was included in the bill after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accepted $1 million in July to send National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border.
Senate Approves $768B Defense Spending Bill 88-11, Sending It to Biden
The $768 billion annual defense bill also includes changes to how sexual assault cases are handled in the military, and proposals for a war on terror memorial.
In Victory for Putin, Congress Drops Sanctions From Proposed Defense Bill
The updated version of the proposed spending bill came on the same day President Biden met virtually with Russia President Vladimir Putin.
Is America's Military Ready to Face Rising Dictatorships?
Today, American elites are retreating from hard diplomacy, disarming the military and appeasing their nation's rivals.
House Panel Advances Requirement for Women to Register for Military Draft
"Simply put, as the selective service system is currently written it is unconstitutional and discriminates based on sex," Representative Chrissy Houlahan said.
Defense Budget for 2022 is First Test of Biden Administration on China
President Joe Biden has talked the talk about pushing back on Chinese aggression, but the real marker of whether his administration is serious about competition with China will be its proposed defense budget.
Eyeing China, Biden Pentagon Nominee Advocates for Robust Defense Budget
Dr. Kathleen Hicks appears set for an easy and quick Senate confirmation
Rand Paul Is Blocking Passage of Defense Funding Bill, GOP Senator Says
Wyoming Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney said Thursday that Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's opposition to the bill was "inexcusable."
House passes Defense bill as Republicans revolt against veto-wielding Trump
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, despite warnings from President Donald Trump that he could veto the legislation.
Defense Bill Passes House, U.S. Army Bases Could Lose Confederate Names
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the defense spending bill by a veto-proof majority on Tuesday.
House Bill Would Block Trump's Plan to Resume Testing of Nuclear Weapons
At a May 15 meeting of senior officials representing the top national security agencies, the Trump Administration floated the idea of testing nuclear weapons.
McConnell Breaks With Trump, Urges Him Not to Veto Defense Bill
Trump has repeatedly said that he will not consider any provision to rename U.S. military bases bearing the names of Confederate soldiers.
Trump Made NATO Stronger. Biden Just Wants to be Adored by Foreign Leaders
NATO defense spending has jumped over $100 billion a year from 2016 to 2019.
What Trump Wants From NATO Allies
President Donald Trump is battling NATO allies over funding for the Cold War defense alliance, but it is a complex debate.
U.S. Deficit Skyrockets 26 Percent Over 2018, Trump Tax Cuts Blamed for Gap
The 2019 U.S. federal deficit increased 26 percent over 2018 and has more than doubled since 2015, the Treasury Department said Friday.
U.S. Demands for More NATO Spending Annoy Russia
President Donald Trump has often expressed views favorable to the Kremlin, but when it comes to NATO spending, Moscow disagrees.
Countries' Military Spending as Percentage of Budget
The countries that spend the most on their armies, in proportion to their means.
China Military: Trump Can't 'MAGA' by Boosting Defense
A Chinese military report said "the U.S. armed forces have failed to live up to Trump's expectations" due to "scandals like ship collisions, drug abuses and rapes."
Which Countries Spend the Most on Defense Per Person?
For once the U.S. doesn't top this list—and China doesn't even make the top 50.
North Korea Says U.S. Defense Budget Belies Peace Talks
North Korea is growing increasingly wary of the U.S.'s intentions ahead of a historic meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.
China Ready for War With Military Spending Boost
The real rise would probably be at least double what China revealed, one senior Asia diplomat said.
Trump: $716 Billion to Use Against China and Russia
Pentagon officials say the huge budget will prioritize modernizing the military to prepare for conflict with major world powers.
Senate's Lack of Transparency Goes Beyond Health Care
Citing time crunch, Democratic opposition, Republicans are weighing major policies and nominees without the usual oversight.
How Corruption in the Nigerian Army Fuels Boko Haram
Officials have stolen $15 billion in federal defense funds, resulting in an army that is ill-equipped and unprepared.
Despite Trump Protests, Navy Pursues Costly Jet Program
The Navy is going forward with plans to purchase its variant of the F-35 jet, which has been described as the most expensive weapon system ever.
Trump's Contentious Budget Is Unlikely to Pass Congress
The president wants to boost defense spending and gut funding for other agencies.