Trump Announces Former Raytheon Lobbyist to Replace Patrick Shanahan Some lawmakers have voiced skepticism toward the selection's relationship with Raytheon. By Davis Richardson
Trump Cites Saudi Oil and Lockheed Martin Military Contracts In Defense of Crown Prince "If we foolishly cancel these contracts, Russia and China would be the enormous beneficiaries," said Trump. By Davis Richardson
Senate Obeys Special Interests, Increases Military Spending by $700 Billion Only eight senators voted against the bill, a rare show of bipartisanship in a highly polarized political climate. By Michael Sainato