Defense Spending & Budget News - Page 7

November 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia is already America’s top arms buyer and now Trump wants to add F-35s

Trump expected to finalize F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during White House visit, marking billions in new U.S. weapons sales.

November 12, 2025

Big Paychecks, Bigger Problems: How a bloated bureaucracy exposes Congress’ funding failure

Watchdog group Open The Books reveals taxpayers spend $1 billion daily on federal salaries, raising new questions about Washington’s spending priorities amid the shutdown.

October 17, 2025

Thune torches Senate Dems for allowing 'far-left' lawmakers to hijack party after blocking crucial bill

Republicans failed to advance the defense appropriations bill after Senate Democrats voted against the procedural measure as the government shutdown drags on.

October 16, 2025

Senate Dems tank GOP plan to pay troops, fund Pentagon as shutdown hits Day 16

Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

October 16, 2025

Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

October 10, 2025

US turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence

Finland will provide four new icebreakers to America under a $6.1 billion agreement as the U.S. seeks to strengthen Arctic defense against Russia and China.

October 9, 2025

Senate advances 2026 defense bill after weeks of delay as shutdown drags on

The Senate advanced the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan vote late Thursday during Day 9 of the government shutdown.

September 30, 2025

Hegseth tells troops to resign if they oppose his plan to scrap ‘woke’ policies and restore warrior ethos

Pete Hegseth announces 10 new military directives ending DEI offices and identity months while requiring gender-neutral combat standards at Marine base address.

September 29, 2025

Trump to attend Tuesday's unprecedented gathering of US military commanders

President Donald Trump will join top military commanders and War Secretary Pete Hegseth for an unprecedented meeting at Quantico Marine Corps base on Tuesday.

September 2, 2025

Senate advances defense bill boosting service member pay, Pentagon reforms

The Senate teed up debate on the $925B National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday, a bill focused on Pentagon reforms rather than gutting “woke" policies.