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.

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.

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.