How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the redThe discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.3 days ago
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package averting government shutdownThe package covered the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State, as well as other aspects of general government.4 days ago
OversightSome military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Grundmann says nothing left to cut at Fed Labor Relations AuthoritySo far this fiscal year, the FLRA, among others, has been running on a series of continuing resolutions, which officials said has tough consequences.8 days ago
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.2 weeks ago
Federal pay raise would cool under Biden’s 2025 budget requestEven under Biden, raises have come short of what some lawmakers and federal unions have argued is appropriate.2 weeks ago
Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush saysLocking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.2 weeks ago
Veterans Affairs gets 13% budget boost under White House FY25 requestVeterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.2 weeks ago
Pentagon unveils $850 billion budget request amid spending uncertaintyThe FY25 budget trims the Pentagon's procurement accounts to fit inside spending caps required in last year's debt-ceiling deal.2 weeks ago
Biden budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks, price capsThe government would spend $7.3 trillion next fiscal year and borrow $1.8 trillion to cover the shortfall from tax receipts.2 weeks ago
Biden signs bills with money for fed firefighters, air traffic hiresLawmakers are still negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to have all federal agencies funded by a March 22 deadline.3 weeks ago
Missile Defense Agency won’t brief public on budget requestThe Missile Defense Agency director says he is working on a way to share the organization's budget details in lieu of its usual Pentagon rollout.3 weeks ago
House passes $460 billion spending package. Senate expected to follow.The first package of six bills expected to be voted on Wednesday has a price tag of about $460 billion.3 weeks ago
‘Big changes’: Congressional panel proposes new defense budget systemAfter two years spent studying the Defense Department's resourcing process, the commission recommends wholesale changes to the 60-year-old system.3 weeks ago
OpinionThree directions the US defense budget could goBattles over border security, as well as aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, make the outcome for the FY25 defense budget difficult to predict.3 weeks ago
To keep pace, the Pentagon needs a new way to plan its budgetThe PBBE process is no longer able to keep up with the pace of innovation and the complexity of growing national defense threats.3 weeks ago
The Pentagon’s budget season is approaching. Experts say buckle up.The administration will roll out its budget request on March 11 amid an almost unique moment of uncertainty surrounding defense spending.3 weeks ago
Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protectionsThe appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.3 weeks ago
Congress leaders unveil 6 spending bills to avoid government shutdownThe price tag for the package out Sunday comes to about $460 billion, representing less than 30% of discretionary spending.3 weeks ago