Path uncertain for $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense topline

The path to achieve the White House’s call for a $1.5 trillion defense topline in 2027 appears murkier now after President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the prospects of a second reconciliation bill.
After Republicans included $150 billion for defense in last…

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Two House Armed Services GOP reps lose in blue surge

Two senior Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee, including a potential frontrunner for the panel’s top GOP role, have lost their reelection bids. Reps. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Mike Turner (R-Ohio) had their races called by the Associated Press on… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in […]