Marine Corps seeks 40 amphibious warships to sustain MEUs
The Marine Corps and Navy say 40 amphibious warships are needed to maintain a 3.0 ARG/MEU presence, up from today’s 31, with 13 large-deck ships.
After Democrats’ win, Trump touts Trump White House ballroom
After Democrats captured both chambers of Congress, President Donald Trump promoted his $400 million plan for a White House ballroom, despite legal and political challenges.
Why some 2026 election night results will take days
Experts say close races and mail ballot rules mean some 2026 election night results will take days, a normal process that does not signal fraud.
Senate farm bill faces hurdles despite $4.4B CBO score
The CBO pegs the Senate farm bill at a net $4.4 billion over 10 years, but SNAP disputes and timing issues leave its lame-duck prospects uncertain.
Why self-insured employers still struggle to cut health costs
Self-insured employers cover most workers but still lack leverage to curb health costs due to TPA incentives, fees, consolidation, and limited enforcement.
US early voting tops 50 million with days left in midterms
US early voting has surpassed 50 million ballots with three days until the 2026 midterms, reflecting tight races that could decide control of Congress.
How the separation of powers shifted over two decades
A new casebook edition traces shifts in the balance between Congress and the presidency, from stalled federalism limits to expanded removal authority and new enumerated powers disputes.
What it takes to succeed as Secretary of the Navy
A guide to the skills and experience needed to excel as Secretary of the Navy, from historical insight to Capitol Hill credibility and White House backing.
AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile deal moves forward
Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon agreed on a framework to speed AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile production, but funding depends on Congress.
Veterans and Democrats rally against Trump proposed arch
Veterans, advocates and Democratic lawmakers protested the Trump proposed arch at Memorial Circle, citing cost, safety, process and proximity to Arlington National Cemetery.
Navy awards Raytheon $24.4B multiyear deal for SM-6 missiles
The U.S. Navy awarded a contract worth up to $24.4 billion to Raytheon for SM-6 missiles, aiming to rebuild munitions stockpiles and boost production capacity.
Navy shipyard overhaul could top $200 billion, GAO says
A GAO report warns the Navy shipyard overhaul may take 50 years and exceed $200 billion, far above initial estimates, and urges standardized annual reporting.