Pentagon

The idea that the U.S. is less than fully prepared to respond is frequently mentioned by lawmakers.

Foreign Policy

Washington struggles to keep with up a host of foreign cyber threats

Charlie Mitchell -

February 20, 2018 5:01 am

In this 2017 photo, President Trump arrives to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Trump is set to speak again at this year's CPAC, but some of his initiatives are unpopular among the movement conservatives who dominate CPAC. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Is Trump conservative enough, and does CPAC care?

W. James Antle III -

February 20, 2018 5:01 am

Army Secretary Mark Esper said he has been meeting with members of Congress about relaxing a Sept. 30 deadline for using its annual operations and maintenance funds, an account that is about 40 percent of the total Pentagon budget. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Foreign Policy

The military, flush with cash, is asking lawmakers for more time to spend it all

Travis J. Tritten -

February 19, 2018 5:01 am

The President Trump version of the nuclear posture review has been criticized by some arms control advocates for lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons, and adding more low-yield weapons to the arsenal, which in theory could be used in a

National Security

Pentagon policy chief: Trump’s nuclear doctrine is similar to Obama’s

Jamie McIntyre -

February 16, 2018 4:26 pm

This week the Pentagon's new Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Robert Wilkie unveiled a new

Healthcare

Thousands of nondeployable troops are set to be booted from the services. One of the reasons? Dirty teeth

Jamie McIntyre -

February 16, 2018 3:33 pm

The president is reportedly interested in a military parade taking place down Pennsylvania Avenue and potentially occurring on Veterans Day, which this year coincides with the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I.

National Security

Trump’s military parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million, budget director estimates

Melissa Quinn -

February 14, 2018 4:18 pm

Beltway Confidential

House conservatives threaten to upend leadership over immigration

Susan Ferrechio -

February 14, 2018 1:06 pm

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano A-29 is one of two finalists being considered as a smaller, lower-cost addition to the Air Force's current aircraft lineup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)

National Security

The Air Force isn’t worried its new light attack aircraft might be more vulnerable

Travis J. Tritten -

February 13, 2018 11:10 pm

Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has maintained the Republican Party is committed to bringing down the national debt, but timing is everything. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

John Cornyn: GOP hasn’t given up on reducing deficits and debt

Al Weaver -

February 13, 2018 5:01 am

President Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) participate in a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Nov. 9, 2017. Trump couldn't seem to stop talking about the red carpets, military parades, and fancy dinners that were lavished upon him during

Foreign Policy

Coming defense buildup might give Trump his military parade moment

Travis J. Tritten -

February 13, 2018 5:01 am

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Tag: Pentagon

Washington struggles to keep with up a host of foreign cyber threats

The military, flush with cash, is asking lawmakers for more time to spend it all

Pentagon policy chief: Trump’s nuclear doctrine is similar to Obama’s

Thousands of nondeployable troops are set to be booted from the services. One of the reasons? Dirty teeth

Trump’s military parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million, budget director estimates

The Air Force isn’t worried its new light attack aircraft might be more vulnerable

Coming defense buildup might give Trump his military parade moment

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