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Homeland Security

Obama’s Surprise DHS Pick Brings Strong Legal Background, Solid DoD Ties

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, October 21st, 2013

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Jeh Johnson, President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security, will bring a solid working knowledge of the Defense Department that combined with his strong legal background should help strengthen the relationship between the two departments which work together on a regular basis to fulfill homeland security and defense missions, according to an industry official. Johnson, who must be confirmed by the Senate to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security, worked was general counsel at DoD from…

Congress

Key Defense Committee Members Face Tight Midterm Races, Including HASC GOP’ers In Virginia

As the mid-term elections near with polls showing an increasing likelihood of a switch in majority control in the House and potentially the Senate, three Virginia Republicans on the House […]

‘Theoretical Potential’ to Achieve 1,509 Combat-Coded Fighters by 2035, USAF Says

In the latest U.S. Air Force fighter force structure report submitted to Congress, the service speaks of a “theoretical potential” to achieve a goal of 1,509 combat-coded fighters in the […]

Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the Trump administration plans to continue its push for at least $350 billion in defense funds via the reconciliation process “regardless of what happens […]

Congress

Bipartisan Push in Senate to Hasten Export of 155 mm, GMLRS, HIMARS for Ukraine

A small, bipartisan group of senators is backing the Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act, S. 5175, to hasten the export of allied buys of U.S. munitions for […]