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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.

3 days ago

Army vet turned DC insider now a historic nominee for Veterans Affairs

VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the department's second-highest post.

3 days ago

Leadership

Biden picks Brown to be Joint Chiefs chairman

President Biden singled out Brown's Accelerate Change or Lose strategy as exactly what the military needs: "General, you're right on."

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.

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In this image provided by the U.S, Air Force, Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh poses for a photo on Aug. 12, 2022.

Biden nominates Air Force general to lead NSA, Cyber Command

If confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the current deputy commander of Cyber Command, would replace Army Gen. Paul Nakasone.

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What is ‘X-date,’ and what happens if US defaults on debt?

A prolonged default could be devastating, with crashing markets and panic-driven layoffs if confidence in a cornerstone of the global economy ends.

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Biden shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate

Over the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.

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Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.

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What could derail great power competition? A terrorist attack.

Special operations must continue counterterrorism and crisis response while also competing with peer adversaries such as Russia and China, experts said.

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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., joined at far left by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., holds an event to mark 100 days of the Republican majority in the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, April 17, 2023.

GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans

Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.

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‘My career of 280 years’: Biden laughs off 2024 age concerns

As Biden, the oldest president in U.S. history, embarks on his reelection campaign, he is increasingly musing aloud about his advanced age.

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Tanked Biden pick for FCC highlights escalation of dark-money forces

The battle over the nomination is the latest example of how organizations with political and financial agendas have been able to sway public opinion.

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President Biden to deliver commencement address at Air Force Academy

The June 1 ceremony marks Biden's third time as a commencement speaker at USAFA, and his first as president.

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CDC Director Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition

Walensky, 54, has been the agency’s director for a little over two years. In her letter to Biden, she expressed “mixed feelings” about stepping down.

4 weeks ago

Biden ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors

Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%.

5 weeks ago

Federal prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official says

Any sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal.

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US to dock nuclear subs in SKorea for 1st time in 40 years

The agreement also seeks to ward off South Korea from restarting its own nuclear program.

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US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan

The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.

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Senator demands DEA boss explain no-bid contracts, hires

Milgram’s boosters inside and outside the agency have defended her actions as part of an ongoing effort to clean house.

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Leadership

Learn what your agency leadership is up to and find the latest management techniques and best practices.

A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.

VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the department's second-highest post.

President Biden singled out Brown's Accelerate Change or Lose strategy as exactly what the military needs: "General, you're right on."

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.

If confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the current deputy commander of Cyber Command, would replace Army Gen. Paul Nakasone.

A prolonged default could be devastating, with crashing markets and panic-driven layoffs if confidence in a cornerstone of the global economy ends.

Over the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.

Special operations must continue counterterrorism and crisis response while also competing with peer adversaries such as Russia and China, experts said.

Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.

As Biden, the oldest president in U.S. history, embarks on his reelection campaign, he is increasingly musing aloud about his advanced age.

The battle over the nomination is the latest example of how organizations with political and financial agendas have been able to sway public opinion.

The June 1 ceremony marks Biden's third time as a commencement speaker at USAFA, and his first as president.

Walensky, 54, has been the agency’s director for a little over two years. In her letter to Biden, she expressed “mixed feelings” about stepping down.

Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%.

Any sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal.

The agreement also seeks to ward off South Korea from restarting its own nuclear program.

The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.

Milgram’s boosters inside and outside the agency have defended her actions as part of an ongoing effort to clean house.