The government shutdown has already affected some services on military installations, but the impact varies. Here, the Capitol is seen on the first day of the shutdown Wednesday. (J. Scott ...

As of Wednesday morning, the U.S. government is shut down, and U.S. troops face the prospect of working without paychecks in the foreseeable future. Here is what you need to know about reporting for ...

Fiscal year (FY) 2026 begins on Wednesday, October 1, and unless Congress passes full-year appropriations for a continuing resolution (CR) before then, a government shutdown will occur. With the House ...

Hegseth emphasized a focus on warfighting capabilities to prepare the US military for a fight with China or Russia. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addressed hundreds of general and ...

Section 1. Purpose. As Chief Executive and Commander in Chief, I am committed to ensuring that the United States military possesses the most lethal warfighting capabilities in the world. Our Nation ...