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Budget

August 2018

Midterm Elections Could Derail Plans for Low-Yield Nukes

By Jon Harper
The Trump administration’s push to equip Navy submarines with low-yield nuclear weapons is on track, but it could be imperiled if Democrats take control of Congress after the November elections, analysts said.
Budget

September 2017

Nuclear Modernization Programs Advancing Amid Doubts (UPDATED)

By Jon Harper
The Air Force is moving forward with plans to modernize its nuclear arsenal amid doubts about whether the programs will be fully funded in the coming decades.