Senate Backs Bill to Pump $700 Billion into Military | Bill still needs to reconcile with House version
House Approves $696 Billion Military Spending Bill
House Approves $696 Billion Military Spending Bill | Includes $75 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations
Senate Votes 98-2 to Impose New Sanctions on Iran, Russia
Senate Votes 98-2 to Impose New Sanctions on Iran, Russia | Sens. Sanders and Paul the only two voting against the move
Senate Votes to Impose New Sanctions on Russia, 97-2
Senate Votes to Impose New Sanctions on Russia, 97-2 | Amendment tacked on to anti-Iran bill
Senate Vote to Block Saudi Arms Sale Could Happen Tuesday
Senate Vote to Block Saudi Arms Sale Could Happen Tuesday | Vote expected to be close amid mounting opposition
US Eyes $1.1 Trillion National Security Budget for 2018
US Eyes $1.1 Trillion National Security Budget for 2018 | Even with State Dept cuts, overseas spending continues to rise
Congressional Hawks Expect Battle for Military Spending Hikes
Congressional Hawks Expect Battle for Military Spending Hikes | Leadership scoffs at Trump’s proposed hike, wants even more
Trump Will Let Pentagon Decide Troop Levels
Trump Will Let Pentagon Decide Troop Levels | Timing, size of deployments will be up to Mattis
Hawks Seek Massive Escalation, Open-Ended War in Afghanistan
Hawks Seek Massive Escalation, Open-Ended War in Afghanistan | 16 years into occupation, US seeks something that ‘looks like victory’
Pence: Era of Patience With North Korea Is Over
Pence: Era of Patience With North Korea Is Over | Vows US will use ‘whatever means are necessary’ to achieve objectives