Defense Spending

Paul argued on the Senate floor that rather than advancing American interests to end everlasting conflicts in the region, giving arms to Saudi Arabia would only prolong conflicts. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Beltway Confidential

Sen. Rand Paul uses Israel, Yemen to argue against Saudi arms deal

Jeremy Beaman -

June 14, 2017 8:55 pm

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis testifies on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the defense department's budget. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Jim Mattis says he’s open to rethinking triad, nuclear cruise missile

Jamie McIntyre -

June 14, 2017 8:05 pm

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was showered with praise and adulation at all four Capitol Hill hearings he visited this week. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Jim Mattis: ‘We’re not winning in Afghanistan right now’

Jamie McIntyre -

June 13, 2017 2:44 pm

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is tasked with defending a military plan that falls far short of the vision President Trump once sold. (AP Photo/Joseph Nair)

National Security

In selling Trump’s budget, Mattis faces a skeptical audience on Capitol Hill

Travis J. Tritten -

June 13, 2017 4:01 am

Mattis defended the budget plan, saying the Pentagon will shore up existing forces before giving lawmakers the buildup they want. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Jim Mattis assures House lawmakers: The real military buildup is coming

Travis J. Tritten -

June 13, 2017 1:05 am

As part of President Trump's defense budget, the Pentagon has proposed a round of base closures in 2021. The last round of so-called BRAC occurred in 2005. (Mark Metcalfe/Pool Photo via AP)

National Security

Jim Mattis: Closing excess military bases could buy 120 Super Hornets

Travis J. Tritten -

June 13, 2017 12:02 am

A U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter approaches the deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson during the annual joint military exercise called Foal Eagle between South Korea and the United States at an unidentified location in the international waters, east of the Korean Peninsula. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Magazine

Trump leaves defense industry with ‘a little bit of disappointment’

Travis J. Tritten -

June 12, 2017 4:01 am

Foreign Policy

Army chief: Allies who are worried over Trump have neglected their own militaries

Travis J. Tritten -

June 7, 2017 4:22 pm

National Security

Trump’s $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia is ‘fake news,’ defense expert says

Jamie McIntyre -

June 6, 2017 9:40 pm

Sen. John McCain blasted newly confirmed Air Force secretary Tuesday over a $2 billion bomber request. (AP Photo/Amel Emric)

National Security

McCain tangles with new Air Force secretary over $2 billion bomber request

Travis J. Tritten -

June 6, 2017 3:05 pm

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Tag: Defense Spending

Sen. Rand Paul uses Israel, Yemen to argue against Saudi arms deal

Jim Mattis says he’s open to rethinking triad, nuclear cruise missile

Jim Mattis: ‘We’re not winning in Afghanistan right now’

In selling Trump’s budget, Mattis faces a skeptical audience on Capitol Hill

Jim Mattis assures House lawmakers: The real military buildup is coming

Jim Mattis: Closing excess military bases could buy 120 Super Hornets

Trump leaves defense industry with ‘a little bit of disappointment’

Army chief: Allies who are worried over Trump have neglected their own militaries

Trump’s $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia is ‘fake news,’ defense expert says

McCain tangles with new Air Force secretary over $2 billion bomber request

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