defense

Drones, missiles, battleships: What’s in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense spending ask

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The Trump administration is hoping to spend $1.5 trillion on defense next year. That’s roughly 42% more than the United States, by far the world’s most expensive military, spends now. That’s also getting close to 5% of U.S. gross domestic product. The last time the defense budget was significantly higher as a percentage of gross … Read more

Cuccinelli says Dems undercut own redistricting defense as Virginia justices press ‘Yes’ camp

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court of Virginia heard oral arguments in a challenge to Tuesday’s redistricting amendment, as a former state prosecutor said Democrats’ eagerness to ram through early voting may help derail their redistricting effort. The state’s high court appeared to press the attorney for the Democrat-led “Yes” … Read more

U.S. says Venezuela can pay for Nicolás Maduro and his wife’s defense

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Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York say the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued amended licenses authorizing defense attorneys for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores de Maduro to be paid by the Venezuelan government. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover

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The Trump administration is exploring using the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.  President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he’d “do it to save the … Read more

Head-on bus crash near Pentagon stop injures 23, including Defense Department workers

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Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel ARLINGTON, Va. — Two buses crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop on Friday, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel. The Omni Ride and Fairfax Connector transit buses struck each other shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to … Read more

Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A Defense Department scientist’s 2022 death, which was ruled an accident, is drawing new scrutiny as federal authorities examine a series of deaths and disappearances involving researchers tied to sensitive government work. The case comes as federal authorities and lawmakers examine reports involving at least 10 … Read more

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader

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WASHINGTON — Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump’s second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy’s top … Read more