Leo Shane III

The defense secretary defended Trump’s military budget plan before the Senate on Wednesday, but faced opposition from skeptical Democrats.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 20.

Democrats have routinely opposed similar plans to plus up military spending without non-defense increases.

The Tennessee state senator is a potential replacement for billionaire Vincent Viola, who dropped out of the process last month.

The latest presidential order calls for public comment on ways to make federal agencies more efficient.

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of March 13.

The updated immigration order still bars entry from six other Middle Eastern and African nations, in the interest of U.S. security.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 6

A provision in a House appropriations bill would allow another 0.5 percent pay increase for those workers.

The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman warns that inaction could lead to more instability there.