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Congress urges Biden to fill inspector general vacancies

Government watchdogs have been missing from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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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.

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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Biden picks Summerlin for Federal Labor Relations Authority post

The nomination, if approved by Congress, would fill a years-long gap in confirmed leadership.

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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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F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capital

The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

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

Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

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

‘Total garbage’: Fresh confusion for overpaid Navy retirees

Despite pay statements indicating the debt would start to be garnished on July 1, Defense Finance Accounting Service officials say that is not the case.

6 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

Is Juneteenth a paid federal holiday?

In 2021, President Biden signed a bill into law to establish the holiday federally .

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US Army may ask defense industry to disclose AI algorithms

"It's not to get at vendor IP," Young Bang said. "It's really about, how do we manage the cyber risks and the vulnerabilities?"

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.

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Government watchdogs have been missing from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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.

The nomination, if approved by Congress, would fill a years-long gap in confirmed leadership.

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

The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

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

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

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.

Despite pay statements indicating the debt would start to be garnished on July 1, Defense Finance Accounting Service officials say that is not the case.

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.

In 2021, President Biden signed a bill into law to establish the holiday federally .

"It's not to get at vendor IP," Young Bang said. "It's really about, how do we manage the cyber risks and the vulnerabilities?"

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.