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Pregnant Cadets, Midshipmen Must Give Up Their Child Or Their Career. Two Senators Want To Change That.
Sens. Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced a bill to give pregnant students at military schools more options.
Coerced Ethics Pledges Harm National Defense
There is a process for changing the law, and extortion of individual DOD nominees is not it.
Launch Arms-Control Talks with China
Instead of saber-rattling, the Biden-Harris administration and leaders across the political spectrum should be putting the pressure on Beijing to come to the table.
US Navy’s Shipbuilding Plan Doesn’t Meet Congress’ Needs, Lawmakers Say
The past few have come with a “check-the-box mentality,” Rep. Wittman said.
Transfers Alone Won’t Close Guantanamo Bay
Legal experts say the Biden administration must fix the sluggish trial process to actually close the military prison.
Republicans Try New Bill to Repay National Guard for Post-Riot Protection, Minus a Rapid Response Force
No House GOPers voted for a May bill that would have reimbursed the Guard more than a half billion dollars.
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National Guard Scrambles for Funds After Congress Refuses to Cover Jan. 6-Related Costs
More than a half billion dollars in the hole, the Guard’s chief has ordered the heads of the Army and Air Guards to claw back money from state units.
Congress Has a Role Against China, Too
Lawmakers’ bipartisan momentum against the CCP is a good start. Here are three ideas for the way forward.
Lawmaker Wants to Grill Officers on Critical Race Theory Before Approving Promotions
It’s the latest step Sen. Tom Cotton has proposed to stop “culture wars” within the military.
House Panel Proposes $1M to Start Renaming Bases That Honor Confederates
The renaming commission plans to finalize the list in fall 2022.
Air Strikes Renew Battle Over War Authorizations
Some lawmakers are using Sunday’s strikes in Iraq and Syria to push for keeping a two-decade-old statute, but law experts say their arguments don’t hold water.
Experts Assess the Unexplained in Government’s Recent UFO Report
Officials briefed Nextgov on notable inclusions—and what might come next.
Congress Needs a Global Competition Caucus
Today’s legislative stovepipes are hobbling America’s ability to compete with China.
Afghanistan is ‘Not a Winnable War,’ White House Says as Taliban Storms Country
President Ghani leaves Washington empty handed, as Biden rejects Republican calls to reverse U.S. troop withdrawal.
Mark Milley, Anti-Racist
The Joint Chiefs chairman’s defense of anti-racism education continues his support for American values he says are the heart of the U.S. military.
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
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