Kaine to force Senate vote on Iran war, which Trump warns could last ‘weeks’
Kaine said even an unsuccessful vote could put pressure on the White House to change its behavior or yield more information about the attacks to the public.
Who’s Who in Defense: Tim Kaine, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Seapower
During the 119th Republican-controlled Congress, Kaine transitioned to ranking member of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, overseeing Navy and Marine Corps operations, policy, and programs, excluding space but including cyber, nuclear weapons, and special operations.
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
Senate passes defense bill despite Democrat concerns on transgender care ban
The NDAA corresponds to a $895 billion topline for defense spending, adhering to the budgetary limits set in last year’s Fiscal Responsibility Act.
With ‘robust’ waiver, Kaine says ‘Buy America’ requirements won’t hamstring Navy shipbuilding
Designed to boost domestic production, "Buy America" provisions have sometimes generated heartburn for industry and Navy, and, according to an analyst, can damage US relationships abroad.
4 of 5 last Marines ARG-MEU deployments were delayed: Official
Pending legislation in the Senate aims to force the Navy and Marine Corps to have 24 amphibs "operationally available" on any given day.
Senate authorizers poised to pressure Navy on amphib fleet, threaten financial penalties
The Senate panel backed up funding a $1.9 billion warship recommended by their House counterparts, but congressional appropriators remain a hurdle to buying the ship.
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SASC seapower chair Kaine: ‘All systems go’ to support Marines’ 31 amphibs
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., also stated that he is “likely” to receive the Navy’s updated 30-year shipbuilding plan “in the next day or so.”
Del Toro: Navy-Marine Corps amphib study in ‘final stages’, being briefed to leadership
The Navy has taken much criticism from Congress for repeatedly promising the study was nearing completion, but failing to deliver it.
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
Lawmakers' concerns echoed similar worries brought up earlier this month during a hearing with the heads of US Central Command and US Africa Command.
How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
Drawing on Breaking Defense's TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage, this eBook examines how the Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen the future force.
Senate Armed Services Stands By Afghanistan & Taiwan
"Seems Washington wants to stick around" in Afghanistan, said AEI's MacKenzie Eaglen, "even if veterans themselves are increasingly the ones calling for the full end of troop presence in-country."
SOLIC Nominee Faces Questions On Khashoggi Killing, Social Media Posts
Sen. Tim Kaine said of the nomination, "Senators deserve answers to my questions about Tier 1’s role in training any Saudis implicated in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. I don’t feel comfortable moving forward on this nomination until I get answers."
Dear Allies: Pay ‘Fair Share,’ Says Shanahan — Not 50% Plus
Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan took it on the chin from a series of lawmakers Thursday, leaving the Capitol with a direct order to produce border wall details by the end of the day.
Carrier Cutback Plan ‘Mind Boggling’: Sen. Kaine
Two top congressmen joined Virginia's Sen. Kaine in rejecting the Pentagon's proposal to retire the USS Truman two decades early.