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Congressmen John Garamendi, Carlos Gimenez, Sara Jacobs, and Chris Deluzio have introduced the Nunn-McCurdy Reform Act of 2025, a bill aimed at reducing waste in defense spending by targeting programs with significant cost overruns and missed reporting deadlines. The legislation strengthens the original Nunn-McCurdy Act by requiring the Department of
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United States Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, has secured a provision in the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 to address the long-standing shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) at Fort Drum. This shortage has forced soldiers and military families to seek
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The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, led by Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), has announced the filing of the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation aims to
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson, a proud advocate for Fort Bragg, has announced a significant victory for the military base and its community in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding bill for the Department of Defense. Hudson's efforts have secured vital investments in modern technology, infrastructure, and healthcare,
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The House of Representatives has passed the Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, with a vote of 221-209. The legislation provides $831.5 billion in funding, exceeding the Administration's request by $1.3 billion. However, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense,
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Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) successfully secured several provisions in the House's Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act and Department of Defense Appropriations Act that would steer billions of federal dollars to support Maine manufacturing. Major wins for Maine secured in these bills, including funding for two of
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President Donald Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bill led by Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley that permanently reclassifies fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule 1 drug. The bill, which has been extended 10 times since a temporary scheduling order was issued in February 2020, has received criticism from advocacy groups
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently approved the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan legislation that strengthens and supports the United States Coast Guard by authorizing funding through 2029 for its critical missions. The bill, introduced by Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA)
Defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on 14 July 2025 to discuss crucial efforts in support of Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression. The meeting culminated in a pivotal decision by President Trump to provide Ukraine with essential military resources,
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan legislation that strengthens and supports the United States Coast Guard by authorizing funding through 2029 for its critical missions. The bill, first introduced by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell
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U.S. Congressman Michael R. Turner, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, has voiced strong objections to the Department of Defense's (DOD) unauthorized pauses in military aid to Ukraine. Turner's amendment, filed in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), highlights
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently approved the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan legislation that provides the US Coast Guard with a record level of funding through 2029. This critical legislation solidifies the Coast Guard's ability to secure national borders, facilitate maritime commerce, and
