GOP holds the line on Iran despite growing midterm rift with Trump
Senate Republicans barely defeated an effort to halt the conflict even as GOP candidates in battleground states turn against the war.
Defense
US and Poland near deal for American base with 10,000 troops
The Polish foreign minister announced the effort Thursday, despite a previous Trump administration threat to pull troops from the country.
Stalled military nominees leave a Pentagon void
The delay in confirming high-level officials occurs as the U.S. tries to extricate itself from a war in the Middle East.
States jockey to land Trump’s new Space Academy
Leaders from at least a half-dozen states are making their pitch, even though the federal academy is far from a reality.
Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
US, in controversial deal, agrees to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers have expressed concerns for years that the move would give China access to sensitive technology.
Trump floats setting up Army base in Poland
The potential move comes after the Pentagon sought to pull troops from the country earlier this year.
‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings
Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.
Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting
The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
Iran war has led to munitions shortfall, bottlenecks to restock, Pentagon IG says
The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.