Policy
Air Force warns of cuts to planned buys in upcoming budget
And, officials say, if Congress blocks aircraft retirements, it will have a ripple effect on other programs.
Threats
Full-year CR would hurt joint exercises, industry, and innovation, defense leaders say
The three service undersecretaries laid out the costs to reporters on Wednesday.
Policy
Congress barrels toward another stopgap as leaders tout ‘productive’ White House meeting
Leaders in both parties have committed to avoiding a shutdown, but major hurdles remain.
Ideas
Biden shouldn’t stick to a defense-budget deal the House will not honor
Instead, the president should take a page from his former boss’ playbook—and seek the money the military needs.
Policy
Senate inches toward another two-tiered stopgap spending bill
Facing a shutdown at the end of the week, Congress aims to push the deadlines into early March.
Threats
Budget limbo: Nearly 100 new Air Force programs on hold until Congress passes budget
Service officials urge companies to “tell your story” about what lawmakers’ inability to pass a 2024 budget would mean for their projects.
Policy
Funding on ‘fumes:’ The Pentagon is nearly out of money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
DOD preps a last request after Republican lawmakers reject the White House’s $61.4 billion aid bill.
Threats
Budgetary limbo could cost the Navy Department $26B in missing or ‘misaligned’ funds
Comptroller lays out the price of a full-year continuing resolution if Congress can’t pass a 2024 budget.
Policy
Senate preps short-term funding measure, but House remains on path to shutdown
The lower body's GOP leaders continue to pursue deep cuts to that stand no chance across Capitol Hill or in the White House.
Threats