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December 22

Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships, touts them as ‘more powerful than any' ever built

Trump administration elevates shipbuilding as critical national security priority amid warnings that China has 230 times U.S. naval production capacity.

December 18

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.

December 17

Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: 'Historic opportunity'

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her Where’s WALDO Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.

December 12

Bipartisan push grows in Senate to force release of unedited Caribbean strike footage

Bipartisan lawmakers push Pentagon to release Caribbean boat strike footage through defense bill, demanding transparency on controversial operations.

December 10

Yearly defense bill passes House, but not without rebuke

Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins details the key provisions of a $901 billion defense spending bill that passed through the House following a Republican revolt on ‘Special Report.’

December 9

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will vote 'NO' on proposed NDAA, blasts foreign aid spending

While House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken highly of the proposed NDAA; GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia noted in a post on X that she will vote against it.

December 9

US could burn through key missiles in 'a week' if war with China erupts, top security expert warns

Defense expert warns U.S. could run out of missiles in a week during Taiwan conflict as China builds military on "wartime footing" while America lags.

December 7

Congress unveils $900B defense bill targeting China with tech bans, investment crackdown, US troop pay raise

Congress passes $900B defense bill targeting China with new investment restrictions, military technology bans, and 4% pay raise for troops nationwide.

December 6

Hegseth to highlight rebuilding the 'arsenal of freedom' in speech at Reagan National Defense Forum

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, in an upcoming keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum, will speak about rebuilding the "arsenal of freedom."

December 3

Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade

Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.