Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Doing so would resurrect a subcommittee that Armed Services Democrats eliminated during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Some of Europe’s biggest defense spenders — and U.S. allies — were not invited to a Pentagon-led meeting to discuss the alliance.
Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
The Polish foreign minister announced the effort Thursday, despite a previous Trump administration threat to pull troops from the country.
The delay in confirming high-level officials occurs as the U.S. tries to extricate itself from a war in the Middle East.
Leaders from at least a half-dozen states are making their pitch, even though the federal academy is far from a reality.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
Lawmakers are already discussing plans for hearings, inquiries and other oversight into the Defense Department if control of Congress flips.
Boris Pistorius will visit the Pentagon chief for a rollout of F-35 warplanes.
More than 120 countries are attending the symposium in Paris.
Hung Cao has been serving in an acting capacity since John Phelan left the post in April.
Dan Driscoll, in submitting his resignation, brought up concerns with the direction of the Army.
