The U.S. defense budget serves as a sign of how America has prioritized its global commitments and the bridge between strategy and implementation, where military capabilities define the roles and missions of America’s men and women in uniform. The defense budget has broad global impact, but understanding it is not always easy. As military spending finds its way into the nation’s headlines, learn more about how America allocates resources to support its strength abroad.

Every serious study of U.S. infrastructure has reached the same conclusion: More investment is needed -- and fast. But with Sen. Jeff Bingaman's amendment to the highway reauthorization bill, the Senate effectively penalizes states for using innovative infrastructure financing.

A concrete plan to rebuild the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis that promises efficiency and results, not greater burdens on Minnesota's taxpayers.

Earmarks have not disappeared, and the problem is back in the public eye with the $410 billion omnibus spending bill.

If things develop in Eastern Europe as expected, Europeans will have new burdens to assume. Americans will have old burdens to relinquish.

The presidency, for better or worse, has virtually ceased to be a focus of national aspiration and identity or a source of national purpose.

Within thirteen months the U.S. will quit the isthmus of Panama after a presence of more than 90 years. Under the Carter-Torrijos treaties (1978) the Panama Canal and its accompanying installations will pass to the Republic of Panama, and the U.S. military presence will be completely liquidated. For the first...