Policy
Senators challenge Hegseth’s bottleneck on communications with Congress
The Senate Armed Services chairman said new limits in a recent memo “may need to be clarified.”
Policy
End furloughs that have idled 80% of nuclear-security staff, lawmakers urge
Sidelining the National Nuclear Security Administration puts the country at risk, 27 U.S. representatives tell Energy Dept. leaders.
Policy
Will new inspectors general defy Trump if needed? Nominees won't say
Senate Democrats pressed the men who would replace fired IGs at the Defense Department and elsewhere.
Business
Government shutdown has paused discussions on accelerating B-21 bomber production
Northrop Grumman execs remain confident in hitting key milestones amid funding uncertainty.
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Policy
Why were CISA staff reassigned to border security, immigration? Lawmakers want answers
Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., argues DHS violated the Antideficiency Act when it transferred staff to agencies focused on border security and deportation work.
Policy
Get more F-35s in the air and don't break the bank, senators beg USAF chief nominee
Gen. Wilsbach declined to endorse the service’s ongoing reorganization to counter China.
Policy
‘Stop trying to control every step’ of shipbuilding, senator tells Navy
Focus less on requirements and more on outcomes, says Montana’s Sheehy, and the entire Pentagon might get on board.
Science & Tech
Lawmakers call for more defense biotech research as China pursues breakthroughs
Shelf-stable blood, biological camouflage, and biosensors are just some of the potential innovations.
Ideas
Federal shutdown deals blow to already-hobbled cybersecurity agency
Two-thirds of the staff at the nation’s cybersecurity agency are sidelined, opening opportunities for malicious hackers.
Policy
Skeptical senators grill White House pick to lead Indo-Pacific policy
The nominee to be assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, backed the president's push for Taiwan to spend more.
Policy
Shutdown poised to drag into next week as layoff threat looms
Senate once again fails to approve spending bill and the two sides remain far divided.
Policy
Hegseth, Vought actions heighten fears about inspector-general independence
Good-government groups and lawmakers from both parties say Trump-administration moves will chill whistleblowing and watchdog offices.
Policy
Trump administration knocks out at least 15 oversight websites, saying IGs 'lied to the public'
It's not a shutdown issue: the White House is withholding funds from the umbrella organization for the government's inspectors general.
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