Hegseth, Caine Testify at Senate Armed Services Hearing on Defense Budget

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to examine the Department of War budget request for fiscal year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program, with an open session beginning at approximately 11 a.m. ET on April 30. Witnesses include Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense; Jules W. Hurst III, performing the duties of… Original

LIVE NOW: House Appropriations Committee Holds Air Force, Space Force Budget Hearing

The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget hearing on the United States Air Force and Space Force at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 30. Witnesses include Dr. Troy E. Meink, secretary of the Air Force; Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, chief of staff of the Air Force; and Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations

LIVE NOW: US–China Economic and Security Review Commission Holds Hearing on Beijing’s Data Strategy

The US–China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a hearing titled “Taking a Bigger Byte: China’s Expanding Strategy for Data Dominance” at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 30. Schedule: Hearing co-chairs: Commissioners Leland Miller and Chris Slevin. 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.: Co-chairs’ opening remarks 9:40 a.m… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

US–China Economic and Security Review Commission Holds Hearing on Beijing’s Data Strategy

The US–China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a hearing titled “Taking a Bigger Byte: China’s Expanding Strategy for Data Dominance” at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 30. Schedule: Hearing co-chairs: Commissioners Leland Miller and Chris Slevin. 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.: Co-chairs’ opening remarks 9:40 a.m… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner

Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, all but ensuring Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in one of November’s most important Senate races. “While I have the drive and the passion, commitment and experience,

Coast Guard operating in “crisis” as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas

The U.S. Coast Guard cannot pay its bills. The military branch – now 75 days into the longest shutdown in U.S. history – owes over $300 million in unpaid obligations. And with thousands of utility bills overdue, totaling $5.2 million, duty stations and military housing worldwide are facing service shutdowns.  “It seems like a horror