Congress

Trump’s claim of immunity over Jan. 6 knocked down by appeals court

He can still to try to prove that his actions were taken in his official capacity as president.

House expels New York Rep. George Santos

The vote to expel was 311-114. Expulsion requires support from two-thirds of the House, a purposefully high bar.

Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

Bill urges Pentagon to speed JADC2 transition in focus on Indo-Pacific

The new legislation motivates “the right people and programs at the Pentagon to deploy needed strategies in a transformative way,” said Rep. Darrell Issa.

Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadrons

They worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.

Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination

Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.

HHS, Commerce seek to increase in-person work, leaders tell Congress

Republicans in Congress especially have sought to peel back remote work after the federal workforce was sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll finds strong support for arming Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

A Reagan Institute poll found high public support for arming friendly U.S. countries and high military spending as Congress negotiates a giant aid package.

Opinion

Congress must advance nuanced Buy American policies

Put simply, government funds should serve the taxpayers first, and they should provide tangible returns on investment.

Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl

Biden proposed no Israel aid conditions in his supplemental request but called the idea “a worthwhile thought” on Friday.

What to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill

The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

Critics bash Minot AFB after airmen told to avoid conservative rally

“All Air Force airmen have a constitutional right to freedom of assembly,” the base said on Facebook.

Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.

The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress

The comments came after the chairman of the House Ethics Committee introduced a resolution to expel Santos once the body returns from Thanksgiving break.

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.

Senate votes to stop Azerbaijan aid waiver amid Armenia invasion fears

The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.