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Hyten accuser testifies in private before Senate panel
As lawmakers decide the fate of Gen. John Hyten’s nomination for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, they met privately to interview the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her.
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Esper confirmed as new defense secretary, ending Pentagon leadership uncertainty
The Pentagon had gone more than 200 days without a permanent leader.
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Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted more
The $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.
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‘Near-final’ budget deal could prevent government shutdown, stabilize military funding
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have reached a “near-final agreement” on a two-year budget deal that has increases for defense and domestic top lines.
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Revvin’ up your engine: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 22, 2019: Mark Esper’s confirmation, Turkey’s f-35 fight, the Top Gun 2 soundtrack.
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Graham warns against Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. Lindsey Graham called draft plans for a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan “absurd” and warned the U.S. presence is an “insurance policy against the reemergence of al-Qaeda/ISIS types.”
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Senate committee approves Esper and Milley to lead Pentagon, teeing up final vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Trump’s picks to the Pentagon’s top two spots.
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US House votes to block Saudi, UAE arms sales, bucking Trump veto threat
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to block White House plans for select sales of smart bombs and related components to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, baiting President Donald Trump’s veto.
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Lawmakers say Trump is locked into Turkey sanctions
Lawmakers say the law is very clear: Trump has no choice but to sanction its NATO ally.
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Final vote on Esper as defense secretary likely within days
Senate leaders want a vote on Thursday but may have to wait a few more days.
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Hyten accuser testifies in private before Senate panel
As lawmakers decide the fate of Gen. John Hyten’s nomination for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, they met privately to interview the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her.
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Esper confirmed as new defense secretary, ending Pentagon leadership uncertainty
The Pentagon had gone more than 200 days without a permanent leader.
-
Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted more
The $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.
-
‘Near-final’ budget deal could prevent government shutdown, stabilize military funding
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have reached a “near-final agreement” on a two-year budget deal that has increases for defense and domestic top lines.
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Revvin’ up your engine: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 22, 2019: Mark Esper’s confirmation, Turkey’s f-35 fight, the Top Gun 2 soundtrack.
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Graham warns against Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. Lindsey Graham called draft plans for a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan “absurd” and warned the U.S. presence is an “insurance policy against the reemergence of al-Qaeda/ISIS types.”
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Senate committee approves Esper and Milley to lead Pentagon, teeing up final vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Trump’s picks to the Pentagon’s top two spots.
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US House votes to block Saudi, UAE arms sales, bucking Trump veto threat
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to block White House plans for select sales of smart bombs and related components to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, baiting President Donald Trump’s veto.
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Lawmakers say Trump is locked into Turkey sanctions
Lawmakers say the law is very clear: Trump has no choice but to sanction its NATO ally.
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Final vote on Esper as defense secretary likely within days
Senate leaders want a vote on Thursday but may have to wait a few more days.
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Hyten accuser testifies in private before Senate panel
As lawmakers decide the fate of Gen. John Hyten’s nomination for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, they met privately to interview the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her.
-
Esper confirmed as new defense secretary, ending Pentagon leadership uncertainty
The Pentagon had gone more than 200 days without a permanent leader.
-
Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted more
The $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.
-
‘Near-final’ budget deal could prevent government shutdown, stabilize military funding
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have reached a “near-final agreement” on a two-year budget deal that has increases for defense and domestic top lines.
-
Revvin’ up your engine: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 22, 2019: Mark Esper’s confirmation, Turkey’s f-35 fight, the Top Gun 2 soundtrack.
-
Graham warns against Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. Lindsey Graham called draft plans for a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan “absurd” and warned the U.S. presence is an “insurance policy against the reemergence of al-Qaeda/ISIS types.”
-
Senate committee approves Esper and Milley to lead Pentagon, teeing up final vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Trump’s picks to the Pentagon’s top two spots.
-
US House votes to block Saudi, UAE arms sales, bucking Trump veto threat
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to block White House plans for select sales of smart bombs and related components to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, baiting President Donald Trump’s veto.
-
Lawmakers say Trump is locked into Turkey sanctions
Lawmakers say the law is very clear: Trump has no choice but to sanction its NATO ally.
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Final vote on Esper as defense secretary likely within days
Senate leaders want a vote on Thursday but may have to wait a few more days.
