Defense Spending & Budget News

China 1 day ago

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.

Senate 1 day ago

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.

Senate 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.

VIDEO 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.’

Politics 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.

China 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.

Pentagon News & Events 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.

Pete Hegseth 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."

TAIWAN 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.

Opinion December 3

Hidden in hangars, the Navy’s FA-XX could decide the China fight — if Trump moves now

Pentagon delays decision on Navy's F/A-XX stealth fighter despite Congress adding $1 billion to the budget, leaving carriers vulnerable as China advances its own program.