Stories Tagged as
Defense spending
What would happen if we could choose where our taxes go?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 19, 2024
Most Americans would likely prioritize social insurance, according to one survey.
Must-pass defense bill ensnared in culture wars
Jul 14, 2023
The House teed up a Senate showdown after passing the appropriations bill with amendments banning diversity training and other programs.
This nonprofit wants to put more women in national security jobs
by
Amy Scott
and Richard Cunningham
Jan 18, 2023
Girl Security is working to change perceptions of the field and encouraging women to bring their valuable experiences to the space.
President Biden signs defense spending authorization bill into law
by
Justin Ho
Dec 31, 2021
The defense spending authorization bill for fiscal year 2022 is a big increase from previous years. It's also more than the President originally requested. And compared to recent social spending legislation, the bill passed relatively smoothly.
New Pentagon head to push NATO on military spending
by
Scott Tong
Jun 24, 2019
Mark Esper will tell NATO partners to keep boosting defense spending.
Mixed response to Trump’s call for NATO members to boost defense spending
Apr 12, 2017
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is wrapping up a two-day visit to the U.S. Later today, he’ll hold a joint press conference with President Trump in Washington. The U.S. is the main contributor to the military alliance. Trump, like many presidents before him, has repeatedly called on the other 27 NATO members to spend more on defense. […]
What's the big deal about Goldman Sachs?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andrea Seabrook
Dec 12, 2016
Plus, Trump targets Lockheed Martin and F-35 fighter jet costs.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S. allies ponder Trump comments on defense spending
Nov 16, 2016
The president-elect says allies must pay more towards defense costs.
The dark territory of Cyberwarfare
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 15, 2016
What do Reagan, a sci-fi movie, and a train station master all have in common?
Despite solid numbers, analysts cautious about Boeing
Oct 21, 2015
A slowdown in the defense sector is offset by commercial sales, for now.