House Committee Rejects Plan to Reallocate $1 Billion in DoD Funding to Border
The move will not, however, prevent the Defense Department from moving forward with the plan.
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Trump Signs Defense Spending Bill with Largest Troop Pay Raise in 10 Years
President Trump signed a $670B defense spending measure that includes the largest boost to service members' pay in 10 years.
In Arizona, Pentagon-Funded Border Fence Already Underway
The launch of construction coincided with the Defense Department outlining $3.6 billion in military base projects being cut.
Pentagon Releases List of Military Construction Projects Paused to Fund Border Wall
The Pentagon may never recover the diverted $3.6 billion, officials said.
Pentagon Approves Military Construction Cash for Border Wall
Pentagon officials would not say which 127 projects will be affected.
Wilkie Promises No VA Budget Cuts in 2021 Request
"I'm the only member of the president's cabinet who was ordered not to present any budget cuts," Wilkie said.
US Moves FEMA, Coast Guard Money to Fund Border Programs
The news comes as hurricane season is ramping up and Tropical Storm Dorian is heading toward Puerto Rico.
Despite Record DoD Budgets, Army Needs More Money: Acting Secretary
The Army says it needs more modernization money to counter Russia and China.
Air Force Wants More Money for Light Attack Aircraft Effort
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to give a boost to its light attack aircraft effort by shifting unspent money to the program.
Space Force Funding May Come Up Short This Year, Key Lawmaker Says
Thornberry said the White House started with a "relatively simple" implementation plan.
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