Policy
Time Crunch for Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Producing a Big Trash Pile
One senator objects to the way troops are destroying equipment they don’t have time to sort. But there are reasons for it.
Policy
‘Hype’ Over Military Coup Fears Delayed Troops’ Jan. 6 Response, Miller To Tell Congress
In testimony, former Acting SecDef Christopher Miller will say he dismissed Trump’s warning that 10,000 troops should be ready for his rally in Washington, but blames the media and credits his own deliberations for slowing the military's response at the Capitol.
Policy
Army Leaders Have Agreed to Cap Troop Size, Top General Says
Gen. McConville and the acting secretary have agreed the force will not grow past 485,000 active-duty soldiers next year. But can they keep it from shrinking?
Policy
At House Hearing, Defense Appropriators Discuss Everything But the Budget
The Biden administration has yet to submit a 2022 budget request, limiting Congress’ ability to oversee defense spending.
Science & Tech
Nobody Wants Rules in Space
As space becomes more crowded, there’s little hope for new international rules to make it safer.
Policy
‘A Lot of Risk’ in Army’s Proposed 2022 Budget, Service Leaders Say
As details remain under wraps, lawmakers fret about possible cuts.
Business
What's In Biden’s First Budget? And How Late Will It Be?
The White House could submit its defense budget request later than any administration in at least a century.
Ideas
We Don’t Have Enough Information to Evaluate Arguments for a New ICBM
The Biden administration should follow precedent and commission an independent look at the case for the Ground Based Strategic Defense program.
Policy
New Fort Hood Report May Help Change Sexual Assault Prosecutions
Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s sexual harassment was reported by three soldiers. Command failed to act.
Policy
US ‘Won’t Ignore’ Terrorism at Home or Abroad, Biden Tells Congress
The change in the threat environment is part of why American troops should withdraw from Afghanistan, the president said.
Policy
Pelosi: Milley ‘Doesn’t Know the Full Picture’ of Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
House speaker says Trump administration delayed military assistance to lawmakers.
Policy
Biden Must Protect Women’s Rights After Afghanistan Withdrawal, Say Lawmakers
U.S. envoy says diplomats can handle the issue.
Threats
Petraeus Trashes Biden Decision to Quit Afghanistan
Pulling out now is an “unforced error,” the former commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan said. Other former war leaders say the threat can be managed.
Policy
HASC Chair: White House Is Slow-Rolling Defense Budget Details
“Get us the numbers before May 10,” Rep. Adam Smith said Tuesday.
Ideas
Beware ‘Just Say China’ Politics
Republicans screamed for more spending to counter China. Democrats are claiming their infrastructure bill does just that. It’s a dangerous game.
Ideas
War is Changing. So Should the Pentagon’s Budget
Beyond aircraft carriers, missiles, and riflemen, the next wars will be fought with data, digital platforms, and networks.
Ideas
The GOP’s Fake Controversy Over Colin Kahl Is Just the Beginning
Senate Armed Services Committee Republicans who call Biden’s Pentagon-policy pick too political are fooling nobody.
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