Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
Washington – Now that Congress has passed a deal to raise the debt ceiling, some lawmakers are plotting how best to contain the damage to the defense budget.
Without an agreement in the Senate Tuesday on extending FAA funding, the FAA’s partial shutdown appears destined to stretch into September, potentially costing the Airport and Airways Trust Fund $1 billion.
When it comes to supporting the latest deal to cut federal spending and raise the U.S. debt ceiling, Republicans on the House panel that authorizes defense spending are totally divided. They may be emblematic of right-leaning politicians and pundits across the capital — a prospect that has some hawks worried that the Pentagon is not in the clear from further budget slashing.
