Tag: Defense Spending

The president who eliminates needlessly lost taxpayer money will deserve the public's gratitude. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

National Security

An ideal defense project for Trump’s legacy

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2016 5:01 am

Pence: Trump using ‘bully pulpit’ to advocate for fiscal responsibility

Anna Giaritelli · December 6, 2016 11:05 pm

Trump's transition team quickly faced questions about whether the president-elect maintained a financial interest in Boeing after he took to social media to call for the cancellation of a federal contract with the company to build the new Air Force One. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Transition team: Trump sold all stocks in June

Sarah Bedford · December 6, 2016 7:38 pm

A Pentagon-commissioned study in 2015 found the Defense headquarters wasted $125 billion. But upon learning of the study's results, military leaders ordered the findings never be released to the press or public, according to a report published Monday evening. (From Twitter account @USArmy)

National Security

Report: Secret Pentagon study found $125B in wasted spending

Anna Giaritelli · December 6, 2016 2:36 am

In 2011, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned that sequestration would lead to the termination of the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter program. But despite delays and technical problems, the program is still churning out aircraft. (AP Photo)

Sequester special report: Warships, fighters, vehicles mostly saved

Jacqueline Klimas · December 5, 2016 5:01 am

The National Defense Authorization Act passed by a 375-34 vote. In the hour of debate preceding the vote, most lawmakers on both sides of the aisle spoke in favor of the bill. (AP Photo)

National Security

House sends defense policy bill to Senate with 375-34 vote

Jacqueline Klimas · December 2, 2016 4:41 pm

Two GOP congressmen spearheaded a letter which lays out the "devastating" impacts of a long-term continuing resolution on the Pentagon, especially a freeze on production for programs like the Lockheed Martin-built F-35. (U.S. Navy Photo/Dane Wiedmann)

National Security

Defense hawks ask for Pentagon spending bill, not CR

Jacqueline Klimas · December 1, 2016 3:52 pm

"My hope is the new administration will come to us with a supplemental request as soon as they get their feet on the ground," Thornberry said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Thornberry urges Trump to boost funding for F-35s, littoral combat ships in 2017

Jacqueline Klimas · November 30, 2016 3:07 pm

The House is expected to take up the bill on Friday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

National Security

NDAA compromise boosts defense spending $3.2 billion

Jacqueline Klimas · November 29, 2016 10:30 pm

Cotton Warns of Russian and Chinese Aggressiveness In Call for Supplemental Defense Spending

Michael Warren · November 17, 2016 1:26 pm

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said that he hopes to finish the fiscal 2017 defense policy bill before Congress leaves Washington for a Thanksgiving break. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

National Security

McCain hopes defense bill wrapped up before Thanksgiving recess

Jacqueline Klimas · November 16, 2016 7:57 pm

Most lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that the country should be spending more on defense given the eroded readiness and the threats facing the country today. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Congress could stall Trump’s plans for increased defense spending

Jacqueline Klimas · November 15, 2016 10:20 pm