Federal Oversight

House Armed Services chair wants China spending bill, less Ukraine aid

Rep. Mike Rogers called for a China defense supplemental spending bill this year and indicated the House would approve Ukraine aid at lower levels.

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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.

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.

24 hours ago

After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budget

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.

2 days ago

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.

4 days ago

White House orders Pentagon to probe antisemitism, Islamophobia

Antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the U.S. reached a historic high in 2022.

5 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

6 days 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.

6 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

9 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.

11 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.

12 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.

12 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.

12 days ago

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Rep. Mike Rogers called for a China defense supplemental spending bill this year and indicated the House would approve Ukraine aid at lower levels.

Democrats questioned Cuffari’s testimony and cast doubt on his cooperation regarding other investigations.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.

He got more than $1.4 million over 16 years for providing highly classified national security information to Moscow, according to the FBI.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.

David White Jr. is a West Point grad who held a key leadership role in efforts to resettle Afghanistan refugees in the United States.

Antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the U.S. reached a historic high in 2022.

Defense hawks demand supplementals to increase the debt ceiling agreement's defense spending caps, possibly in the next Ukraine aid bill.

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.