Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Recent threats on U.S. bases show just how unprepared the military is for drone warfare.
Doing so would resurrect a subcommittee that Armed Services Democrats eliminated during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.
Max Lederer, whom the Pentagon fired along with two other journalists last month, said their lawsuit challenging the firings is continuing.
Boris Pistorius will visit the Pentagon chief for a rollout of F-35 warplanes.
Hung Cao has been serving in an acting capacity since John Phelan left the post in April.
