McCain Wants Inquiry into Boeing Deal: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) told reporters Tuesday that he has questions about the arrangement the Justice Department has worked out with Boeing. McCain said he would talk with Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about whether to hold a hearing on the matter. It’s not over till it’s over.
The rate of building B-21 bombers would speed up if the fiscal 2026 defense budget passes. But it remains unclear how much capacity would be added, and whether the Air Force would simply build the bombers faster, or buy more.