Federal Oversight

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.

22 hours ago

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.

24 hours ago

Congress

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.

Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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.

7 days ago

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.

7 days ago

Biden seeks legislation to invest in Australia, UK defense industries

The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.

7 days ago

Supreme Court limits federal power over wetlands

It’s the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority of the court narrowed the reach of environmental regulations.

7 days ago

Debt ceiling talks teeter on brink as lawmakers leave town

Lawmakers aren't expected back until just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash.

7 days ago

What Congress can do to protect military families from financial fraud

Service members, veterans, and their families are disproportionately at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.

7 days ago

VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office time

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

8 days ago

Lawmakers in a new House select committee on China gather for a tabletop war game exercise in the House Ways and Means Committee room on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Washington.

China Committee wants Congress to establish a Taiwan weapons stockpile

The House China Committee views Israel as a model for a prepositioned Taiwan weapons stockpile in a series of bipartisan recommendations for the NDAA.

8 days ago

Airmen with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron place 155 mm shells on aircraft pallets ultimately bound for Ukraine, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine

A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.

8 days ago

DEA failure to punish opioid distributor fuels revolving door question

The delay raised concerns about how the revolving door between government and industry may be impacting the DEA’s mission to police drug companies.

8 days ago

The US must maximize F-35 production

Amid increasing international demand for the warplanes, the Pentagon isn't buying enough of them, argues a former U.S. top NATO commander in Europe.

8 days ago

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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.

Unions and employees have said they feel insulted by the insinuation that they ever stopped working.

Lawmakers urged spending caps on discretionary spending, which funds a number of things, including federal payroll.

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.

A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.

The White House and House Republicans reached a debt ceiling agreement that increases the defense budget by 3.3% while cutting non-defense spending.

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling affirming that National Guard dual-status technicians are entitled to union representation.

Rhodes called himself a “political prisoner” and said his only crime is opposing those who are “destroying” the country.

The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.

It’s the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority of the court narrowed the reach of environmental regulations.

Lawmakers aren't expected back until just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash.

Service members, veterans, and their families are disproportionately at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.

The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.

The House China Committee views Israel as a model for a prepositioned Taiwan weapons stockpile in a series of bipartisan recommendations for the NDAA.

A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.

The delay raised concerns about how the revolving door between government and industry may be impacting the DEA’s mission to police drug companies.

Amid increasing international demand for the warplanes, the Pentagon isn't buying enough of them, argues a former U.S. top NATO commander in Europe.