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Senate Dems draw rare line against must-pass Pentagon bill

July 14, 2026

Senate Dems draw rare line against must-pass Pentagon bill

Chuck Schumer led Senate Democrats in blocking the NDAA over the unauthorized Iran war, calling the defense bill a "permission slip" for recklessness.

Americans are not giving up on NATO, but they expect Europe to do its share

July 9, 2026

Americans are not giving up on NATO, but they expect Europe to do its share

A new poll finds 73% of Americans believe NATO matters to U.S. security and prosperity, but a striking paradox emerges among MAGA Republicans.

Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ‘He has won the argument’

July 8, 2026

Fierce Trump critic makes stunning admission on defense spending: ‘He has won the argument’

Mark Carney says Trump has "won the argument" on NATO defense spending, crediting years of U.S. pressure for shifting the security burden to allies.

Top Dem admits Trump ‘wisely’ made critical demand to NATO allies: ‘Love and hate relationship’

July 8, 2026

Top Dem admits Trump ‘wisely’ made critical demand to NATO allies: ‘Love and hate relationship’

Dick Durbin said Trump "wisely" pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense, calling it "not an unreasonable ask" during the summit in Turkey.

Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power

July 6, 2026

Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power

Allied defense spending surged by $1.2 trillion since 2017, but the Ankara NATO summit must deliver concrete milestones on air and missile defense.

Trump calls out NATO ahead of summit, calling it 'ridiculous' for US to persist on 'one sided path'

July 3, 2026

Trump calls out NATO ahead of summit, calling it 'ridiculous' for US to persist on 'one sided path'

U.S. President Donald Trump blasted NATO on Truth Social over defense spending disparities ahead of the alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Pentagon consolidates drone oversight as Trump administration pushes rapid unmanned warfare expansion

July 1, 2026

Pentagon consolidates drone oversight as Trump administration pushes rapid unmanned warfare expansion

The Pentagon consolidates all military drones and autonomous systems under a new office to accelerate development and fielding of unmanned technology.

MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense

June 30, 2026

MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense

Why Senate Republicans, including Collins, Wicker and Thune, may use budget reconciliation to pass Pentagon funding and avoid a government shutdown.

Tim Sheehy exposes a 'scary' shipbuilding collapse that leaves the US vulnerable to China

June 27, 2026

Tim Sheehy exposes a 'scary' shipbuilding collapse that leaves the US vulnerable to China

Sen. Tim Sheehy warns China builds ships 230 times faster than the U.S., calling the shipbuilding crisis a serious national security problem.

Retired general addresses concerns over Pentagon request for more missile funding

June 24, 2026

Retired general addresses concerns over Pentagon request for more missile funding

Ret. Gen. Charles Wald talks about the United States’ missile supply, saying that he is ‘not overly nervous’ about the country running out of weapons, ‘The Story.’