Policy
Biden picks Air Force's vice chief as its next top officer
But Gen. Dave Allvin may be ensnared by Sen. Tuberville's blanket hold on senior promotions.
Policy
Tuberville’s hold stalling more than 100 Air Force, Space Force promotions
The senator’s hold also hurts military families, officials say.
Defense Systems
Inside the fight over alternative sub fuel
A handful of lawmakers want the Navy to research low-enriched uranium fuel to reduce nuclear weapons proliferation. But funding bans are on the horizon.
Policy
Franchetti chosen to become the first woman to lead the US Navy
Adm. Samuel Paparo, rumored to be the recommended pick for CNO, will instead be nominated to helm INDOPACOM.
Science & Tech
US is losing AI edge to China, experts tell lawmakers
‘China will be able to outspend us if they choose to do so,’ said one former senior Pentagon official.
Defense Systems
Intel leaders, White House argue for keeping digital spy powers
Agencies have less than six months to convince a divided Congress to re-up an expiring warrantless surveillance authority.
Policy
France is already sending Ukraine long-range missiles
Ambassador puts timeframe on Macron’s Tuesday announcement as U.S. lawmakers up pressure on Biden.
Policy
Proposed marijuana waivers acknowledge blunt recruiting truths
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to remove a barrier to joining the U.S. military.
Policy
Tuberville blocks Marine confirmation, leaving Corps with an acting commandant
Gen. David Berger relinquished his position hours before the motion, handing authorities over to Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.
Ideas
Here’s how to fix the Pentagon’s CAPE office
The changes must go to the heart of the operation.
Defense Systems
Pentagon’s reversal on new travel expense system “troubling,” key lawmaker says
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said the Pentagon’s decision to terminate a multi-million dollar contract to replace its Defense Travel System “raises broader questions about DOD’s ability to manage its finances and information technology.”
Policy
House, Senate China Hawks Concerned White House Will Let TikTok Stay in the US
Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
Threats
Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role
Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.
Policy
Poll: Many Americans Support Ukraine, Though Some Are Divided on Aid
Respondents were far more supportive of arming Ukraine once they received information about the value of doing so.
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