Space Force should heed Ukraine lessons as it revamps structure: CSO nominee Saltzman

Space Force should heed Ukraine lessons as it revamps structure: CSO nominee Saltzman
Space Force should heed Ukraine lessons as it revamps structure: CSO nominee Saltzman

The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Gen. Chance Saltzman as the next, and second, Space Force chief was free of major fireworks — suggesting an easy ‘yea’ vote.

‘Our own neighborhood:’ China’s influence is showing up closer to home

‘Our own neighborhood:’ China’s influence is showing up closer to home
‘Our own neighborhood:’ China’s influence is showing up closer to home

Lawmakers’ concerns echoed similar worries brought up earlier this month during a hearing with the heads of US Central Command and US Africa Command.

Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine

Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine
Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine

The Kremlin could be preparing a multi-front invasion of Ukraine early next year, US intelligence reportedly says.

Who’s Who in Defense: Joni Ernst, Ranking Member, SASC Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee

Who’s Who in Defense: Joni Ernst, Ranking Member, SASC Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
Who’s Who in Defense: Joni Ernst, Ranking Member, SASC Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee

Ernest serves as the Minority Leader of the 14-member subcommittee that oversees hearings and policy decisions related to intelligence, counterterrorism, and homeland security.

Voters Shake Up SASC, HASC; GOP Senate Control Likely

Voters Shake Up SASC, HASC; GOP Senate Control Likely
Voters Shake Up SASC, HASC; GOP Senate Control Likely

The Democrats so far have underperformed expectations in House and Senate races, but tight contests in Michigan, Alaska, and North Carolina await resolution

Hyten Endures: Sen. McSally Declares Him ‘Innocent’

Hyten Endures: Sen. McSally Declares Him ‘Innocent’
Hyten Endures: Sen. McSally Declares Him ‘Innocent’

But Col. Kathryn Spletstoser doubled down on her accusations against her former boss: “He could have raped me.”

Will Senate Ground Trump’s Space Force: ‘We Need Some Convincing’

Will Senate Ground Trump’s Space Force: ‘We Need Some Convincing’
Will Senate Ground Trump’s Space Force: ‘We Need Some Convincing’

Sen. James Inhofe remains cool to the Space Force and most of his colleagues on a key Senate panel sound like they’re right there with him.

Trump Tries to Take Control of Mattis Narrative

Trump Tries to Take Control of Mattis Narrative
Trump Tries to Take Control of Mattis Narrative

The relationship went through a messy ending. Will the president now try and give Mattis the Rex Tillerson treatment?