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Bill expanding paid leave for feds pared back in Senate
The upper chamber’s version removes provisions allowing the paid family leave to be used in connection with helping a family member who has been the victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking.
As warfare becomes engineering, the era of the digital mercenary dawns
The White House revives “privateering for the digital age” by authorizing cyber firms to strike foreign targets.
Intel ops are underway at Space Command’s nascent Alabama HQ
Alabama landed SPACECOM after a years-long political fight. Now it’s getting off the ground.
New Marine commander takes the helm in the Pacific
Lt. Gen. Glynn passed the flag to Lt. Gen. Turner, a classmate from The Basic School, on Tuesday.
‘There is no Golden Dome’ unless Congress prioritizes funding, general warns
Last year, the Pentagon forbade officials to talk about it. Now the program’s leader is calling for help.
How Congress is reshaping the administration's FY27 budget
Three of the four House and Senate committees have marked up the spending proposal. Here's what they want.
The government was ready to expand its voting-security work. Then it pulled the plug
Cybersecurity executives described the political pressures that emerged when their findings did not support claims of election manipulation.
Did AI blow a $450M Army contract decision? Company lawsuit says yes
The Defense Department is increasingly using AI in "high-impact" bid evaluations.
How many worked for DOGE? New data emerges, but many agencies stonewall
At least 206 people worked for the Trump administration's radical effort to reshape government.
As AI models break free, White House works with firms on secret safety measures
Lawmakers blast administration's "ad-hoc" AI strategy; tech giants pitch ideas to keep federal contracts flowing.
Senate confirms Clayton as Trump’s next intelligence director
The former SEC chairman will replace acting intelligence chief Bill Pulte, who cut staff in the nation’s top spy office.
Unions ask for injunction restoring collective bargaining at Defense
The latest filing says Pentagon strayed from the Trump administration’s own guidance for implementing an executive order banning collective bargaining at most agencies.
Hegseth’s conflicting statements, evasions drain lawmakers’ patience, support
As public opinion on Trump’s Iran war collapses, senators express growing frustration at shifting White House rationales, missing strategy.
At Europe’s largest airshow, US lawmakers sound alarm over Pentagon-budget gridlock
Senators say funding for Golden Dome might fall short this year.
‘Makes no sense’: Firing of Ukraine’s defense minister sparks protests, outcry among allies
Analysts and former officials said Mikhailo Federov had the clearest thinking on winning the war.
Space Force faces budget uncertainty as leader plans exit next month
Gen. Chance Saltzman sets his retirement as the service’s top budget priorities face cuts, scrutiny.
Trump’s intelligence pick pressed on 2020 election, defends handling of New York Times subpoenas
Jay Clayton faced Democratic criticism after repeatedly declining to say Joe Biden won in 2020 and standing by subpoenas issued by his Manhattan prosecutor’s office to four New York Times journalists.
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Space Development Agency resumes key satellite launches after delays, watchdog criticisms
Meanwhile, Congress may dissolve SDA into the Space Force.
International air and space leaders will push unity at conference after prickly NATO summit
Military brass to debate space warfare, the U.K.’s F-35s, and the country's new spending plan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies, leaving Senate seat vacant
The longtime South Carolina Republican chaired the Senate Budget Committee and led a key appropriations panel.
