Defense Spending & Budget News - Page 4

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.

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.

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.’

June 23, 2026

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

Trump administration prepares roughly $80 billion supplemental funding request to resupply munitions depleted during the Iran war.

June 18, 2026

Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies

Sen. Jim Banks secured a NDAA amendment to reverse Biden-era DEI policies at the Pentagon, backing Secretary Hegseth's push for merit-based promotions.

June 18, 2026

MORNING GLORY: GOP’s top job now is rebuilding America’s defenses fast

Republicans must surge defense spending to address weaknesses in missile defense and allied support exposed during the battle with Iran.

June 17, 2026

Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding

OMB releases $351.6 million to the Secret Service for White House security measures as Trump continues pushing for a ballroom where the East Wing stood.

June 14, 2026

Pete Hegseth clashes with CBS host over shortage claims of US weapon stockpiles

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth clashed with CBS' Margaret Brennan over U.S. weapon stockpiles, claiming reserves are strong despite his own testimony.

June 14, 2026

Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared for third budget reconciliation package if Democrats block funds

Sen. Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared to pursue a third reconciliation package if Democrats refuse to cooperate on government funding.

June 14, 2026

Germany pledges to build Europe's strongest army as NATO allies answer Trump pressure

Germany pledges to become Europe's strongest conventional army inside NATO, with ambassador saying Berlin is ready to assume greater defense role.