Defense Spending & Budget News - Page 2

July 28, 2026

Golden Dome could leave US vulnerable to drone attacks without Israeli systems

A new report warns Golden Dome's focus on space-based missile defense could leave U.S. cities vulnerable to drone attacks over the homeland.

July 23, 2026

Defense industry leaders align with Trump admin plans in closed-door strategy session on defense spending

Susie Wiles and leaders from Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Palantir aligned on $73 billion in Pentagon and intelligence funding.

July 22, 2026

Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred'

A bipartisan coalition fought Section 219's U.S.-Israel defense cooperation provision, but the $1.15 trillion NDAA still cleared the House Wednesday.

July 22, 2026

GOP blocks Schumer's effort to ground taxpayer funding for Trump's Qatari Air Force One

Senate Republicans blocked Chuck Schumer's bill to halt taxpayer funding for the new Air Force One Boeing 747-8 retrofit over nuclear concerns.

July 22, 2026

Hegseth turns tables on Dems as sparks fly during hearing clash: 'I put this on you'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic senators over Iran war strategy and military funding amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.

July 21, 2026

House narrowly backs allowing troops, Pentagon workers to carry personal guns on military bases

The House voted 215-214 to presume approval when qualified service members and civilian employees request to carry personal firearms on bases.

July 21, 2026

Pentagon leaders seek emergency funding as Iran war escalates

Ret. Navy Capt. Brent Sadler comments on Pentagon leaders seeking emergency funding for the war with Iran during a Senate hearing on 'America Reports.'

July 20, 2026

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

Mike Johnson vows House Republicans won't leave Washington until votes on the stock trading ban, stopgap spending, and defense bill are complete.

July 20, 2026

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown

Trump urges House Republicans to unify behind the budget reconciliation bill, but some fiscal hawks balk at $95 billion in new spending with no payfors.

July 17, 2026

GOP civil war erupts over Trump's latest agenda push as key Republicans threaten to sink megabill

Republican senators and House members raise objections about a draft budget blueprint, threatening the reconciliation timeline outlined by House GOP leaders.