Democrats search for options to halt Trump’s renewed attacks on Iran
Democrats are rallying behind several efforts to kill high-profile defense legislation as a way to protest the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Defense
Trump’s $1.5T defense budget is in trouble
Republicans’ slimmed down reconciliation effort undercuts President Donald Trump’s push for an extra $350 billion for defense.
GOP concerns grow after 2 ICE shootings in a week
Lawmakers in both parties are concerned that officers in Maine and Texas lacked body cameras, months after Congress allocated funds for them to be deployed to ICE officers.
Ukraine and its allies hope Graham isn’t their last friend with Trump’s ear
Some argue that Ukraine’s agenda in Washington will suffer, others that there are other interlocutors to Trump who can step up.
DOD to screen testosterone of soldiers over 30, Hegseth says
The initiative comes after the Defense secretary last September rolled out a new set of standards for combat roles across the military.
The military benefits bill that’s tearing the veterans community apart
The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act may not get a House vote this week because of ongoing controversy surrounding the measure.
US launches new strikes on Iran
The U.S. has sought to limit Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced the temporary ceasefire was “over” a week ago.