Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord, who will be leaving the Defense Department when President-elect Trump is sworn-in in January, said today he believes Congress will increase the fiscal year 2025 defense budget and noted that the Biden administration, had it remained in power, was preparing to seek topline growth in FY-26. McCord, who spoke at a Professional Services Council conference in Washington, said he believes Congress will pass a three-month continuing resolution that extends federal funding to March before ultimately agreeing...
