Military spending
Bernie Sanders Vows to Reduce Military Spending Amid GOP 'Socialist' Fears
Sanders released a video of Republicans expressing fears the "socialist" will soon chair the Senate Budget Committee.
As Congress Debates Military Budget, U.S. Spends More Than Next 10 Nations
Only two of the next 10 highest-spending nations are rivals of the U.S.; China and Russia. But the U.S. annually spends more than twice as much as both nations combined.
China Slows Defense Spending Despite Threat of New Cold War With U.S.
Beijing will slow its military investment as the country grapples with the economic turmoil wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.
Do Not Underestimate Speaker Pelosi: Her Crazy Bill May Have a Deep Purpose
Pelosi is very liberal, but as a political tactician, she knows what she is doing.
'Hit List': Democrats Blast Trump Budget Cuts to EPA, Medicaid, Education
President Donald Trump's $4.8 trillion 2021 budget proposal takes massive cuts from the EPA, student loan assistance and Medicaid, while it boosts military spending and border enforcement.
Russia Says U.S. Could Cut Military Budget If It Stopped Attacking Nations
Sergey Shoigu said Russia will focus on weapons to level the playing field against overwhelming U.S. force.
Trump Slams Billions in Defense Spending He Approved
The president previously called the decision the "most significant investment in our military and our war fighters in modern history."
Macron Revives French Military as He Eyes European Army
The president has warned Europe can no longer rely on Trump's United States—and is busily preparing France and its allies to face off Islamist threats and an increasingly ambitious Russia.
Are Trump's Budget Deficits Higher than Obama's?
The U.S. deficit is set to surpass $1 trillion by next year, which would be the highest total since the start of Obama's second term.
Germany Looks to Conscription to Build Army
Berlin may also look to foreigners to boost numbers.
The World's Most Powerful Military Forces
Both North and South Korea have moved several places up the list this year, and so has Iran.
Trump Touts $33 Billion Extra Funding From NATO Allies
The president made the claim in an unscheduled press conference Thursday and said he told allies, "I would be very unhappy if they didn't up their commitment very substantially."
NATO Summit: What Will Be the Key Contention Points?
The summit is an opportunity to present an updated strategy for the transatlantic alliance, but President Trump is unlikely to follow the script.
Trudeau Defies Trump, Cuts Military Spending
Canada will spend around 1.23 percent of its GDP on defense in 2018, far below the agreed 2 percent for NATO nations.
Robert Reich: How We Could Spend Military Billions
Even if the Pentagon budget were cut in half, the United States would still outspend China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea combined.
Why Is Russia Cutting Military Spending?
Russia's 2017 spend was $66.3 billion—20 per cent lower than in 2016.
How Does China's Navy Compare to America's?
China is investing heavily in its navy and has made a point of executing huge military drills to signify its determination to advance its national interests.
Russia's Military Buildup: Is Putin Bluffing?
While headline-grabbing military technology sounds good, the reality is that the country still lags behind its rivals in almost all fields.
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.
The Deal Trump Needs to Make With Merkel
Can the German Chancellor's Washington trip thaw relations with the U.S.?
Trump's Contentious Budget Is Unlikely to Pass Congress
The president wants to boost defense spending and gut funding for other agencies.
Trump Champions Aircraft Carriers Despite Vulnerability
Trump's pledge comes amid mounting evidence that potential enemies have built new anti-ship weapons able to destroy the expensive fleet of carriers.
Trump Takes Aim at the F-35, the Costly Fighter Jet
Trump said on Twitter that the F-35 program's cost "is out of control" and that "billions of dollars can and will be saved" after his inauguration.
DOD Spent $150 Million on Villas, Guards in Afghanistan
TVs, DVD players and mini-fridges were required in every room, according to the report.
Obama Vetoes Defense Spending. Two Cheers for Gridlock!
The president wants to repeal all spending limits; Republicans only want military spending.
The Importance of Defense Spending to the Economy
Deficits should remain at tolerable levels. So defense budgets don't need to be squeezed unduly.
The U.S. Has Spent $9 Million a Day to Fight ISIS
The Pentagon released a breakdown of its $2.74 billion budget on Thursday.
Europe 'Naive and Absolutely Underestimating' Global Security Risks
Former top U.S. military commander slams Europe's foreign policy as "wishful thinking" in light of spending cuts.
Budget Cuts Could See British Army 'Reduced to 50,000'
Report outlines bleak prospects for British military under political parties' spending plans.
China Increases Military Budget by 10%
China say they plan to spend $145 billion in 2015, despite their economy slowing down.