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The Trump administration’s deployment of troops to the southern border is expected to cost at least $534 million by the end of the fiscal year in September, the Pentagon told lawmakers in a letter released Tuesday. That includes $350 million on the National Guard-backed mission called Operation Guardian Support for the current and previous fiscal year, […]

The general in charge of the U.S. nuclear arsenal has been nominated to be the country’s second-highest-ranking military officer, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced Tuesday. Wilson said at a space symposium in Colorado that Air Force Gen. John Hyten was nominated Tuesday morning to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. […]

The Secret Service on Tuesday slammed “outlandish” suggestions that its agents are “incompetent to carry out forensic examinations” following the arrest of a Chinese national who is accused of trying to enter President TrumpDonald John TrumpTop senators warn Turkey: Choose between Russia missile system or US fighter jet Former Michelle Obama aide: ‘Not sure’ if voters […]

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Rebecca Kheel, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter.   THE TOPLINE: The lineup of America’s next top generals is taking shape. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced Tuesday morning that Air Force Gen. John Hyten had been nominated […]

The top watchdog overseeing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rare “management alert” Monday warning that the agency’s public data on toxic substance releases are not accurate. The EPA’s Office of Inspector General (IG) said the inconsistencies were “of sufficient concern to warrant immediate reporting.” The emergency letter from the EPA’s acting IG to the head of […]

The Pentagon announced Tuesday it had awarded nearly $1 billion in contracts to build President TrumpDonald John TrumpTop senators warn Turkey: Choose between Russia missile system or US fighter jet Former Michelle Obama aide: ‘Not sure’ if voters got ‘honesty and accountability’ in Biden’s video response How Republicans are battling judicial obstructionism today MORE’s border […]

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTop senators warn Turkey: Choose between Russia missile system or US fighter jet Former Michelle Obama aide: ‘Not sure’ if voters got ‘honesty and accountability’ in Biden’s video response How Republicans are battling judicial obstructionism today MORE on Tuesday held a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where the two leaders discussed […]

The pricing practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) faced scrutiny on Tuesday as senators from both parties grilled company executives over their role in rising drug prices. During a hearing Tuesday, members of the Senate Finance Committee sought to shine a light on the work of PBMs, the drug middlemen, who handle claims for big […]

Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Health Care. Plenty of news on deck today. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersSanders set for five-state Midwestern swing Sanders to roll out updated ‘Medicare for all’ proposal Wednesday Booker to introduce bill to form study commission on reparations MORE is going to introduce the newest version of his Medicare for all bill […]

Few Americans think they will pay less in taxes under President TrumpDonald John TrumpSanders set for five-state Midwestern swing Tax refunds through March down billion from last year Tariffs on ‘Mexican cars’ are just taxes on American consumers MORE‘s 2017 law, according to a new survey, despite estimates that most people will get a tax […]