New Lesson: How diversification really works

Emmer withdraws as Republican nominee for House speaker; GOP 0 for 3

It’s been three weeks since Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy. The House speaker will need to accomplish the challenging job of uniting the GOP majority.
Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing

Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.
Congress must scrutinize the US spending spree on global crises

White House priorities are getting muddled in a defense spending package aimed at resolving an increasing number of conflicts, argues analyst Emma Ashford.
Companies lobby Congress to approve $1 billion ‘hedge portfolio’

In an Oct. 24 letter, drafted on behalf of 63 companies, the Silicon Valley Defense Group calls on lawmakers to fully fund the provision.