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Lawmakers grill inspector general over audit of DHS staffing at border
Democrats questioned Cuffari’s testimony and cast doubt on his cooperation regarding other investigations.
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Leadership
GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
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Ex-FBI agent Hanssen, convicted of spying for Russia, dies in prison
He got more than $1.4 million over 16 years for providing highly classified national security information to Moscow, according to the FBI.
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After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.
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Army vet tapped for Peace Corps leadership post
David White Jr. is a West Point grad who held a key leadership role in efforts to resettle Afghanistan refugees in the United States.
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White House orders Pentagon to probe antisemitism, Islamophobia
Antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the U.S. reached a historic high in 2022.
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Senators seek to bypass defense caps in debt ceiling bill
Defense hawks demand supplementals to increase the debt ceiling agreement's defense spending caps, possibly in the next Ukraine aid bill.
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China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept
The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.
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Lawmaker proposes firing federal workers who resist return to office
Unions and employees have said they feel insulted by the insinuation that they ever stopped working.
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Debt ceiling fight leaves federal workers frustrated over risk to pay
Lawmakers urged spending caps on discretionary spending, which funds a number of things, including federal payroll.
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New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million
U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.
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Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
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Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote in Congress
A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.
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Debt ceiling agreement locks in Biden’s proposed defense budget
The White House and House Republicans reached a debt ceiling agreement that increases the defense budget by 3.3% while cutting non-defense spending.
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Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults
Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.
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Supreme Court upholds labor rights for ‘rare birds’ of National Guard
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling affirming that National Guard dual-status technicians are entitled to union representation.
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Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
Rhodes called himself a “political prisoner” and said his only crime is opposing those who are “destroying” the country.
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