Get ready for the NATO show in DC
World leaders will converge on Washington next week for the annual NATO summit as the U.S.-led coalition backing Ukraine is about to face its most serious test.
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We’ve made it our business to know what matters to people 50 and over—like we know that protecting Social Security and supporting family caregivers are among their top priorities. Learn more from our polling in Montana.
Hawks push for more Pentagon money, but will it happen? And when?
Senate defense hawks in both parties want a big boost in Pentagon spending for next year, citing new and constantly evolving threats from U.S. adversaries.
Defense, Policy, Senate June 18, 2024
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⚡ NDAA passes House as Senate chair votes against his own bill
The Armed Services Committee’s marathon closed-door NDAA markup ended last night, and the panel’s members overwhelmingly approved a $25 billion increase to the topline.
Defense, Senate June 14, 2024
The House’s bumpy NDAA ride
The House is considering the NDAA this week, legislation that sets U.S. defense policy for the coming year.
Defense, House June 10, 2024
Top former generals to slam Afghanistan withdrawal
Retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former Central Command commander, will share their serious concerns today about how the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021.
Defense, Policy March 19, 2024
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Spending fight drags on with Friday shutdown deadline
Lawmakers and aides in both parties said they don’t expect text on a massive minibus funding package today.
Defense, Finance + Economy, Washington March 18, 2024
Congress takes a beating in Munich
One could understand why foreign leaders are confused — even frustrated — with the United States.
Defense, Foreign Policy, Policy February 19, 2024
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We’ve made it our business to know what matters to people 50 and over—like we know that protecting Social Security and supporting family caregivers are among their top priorities. Learn more from our polling in Montana.