Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Troops set for largest pay boost in 22 years under defense plan President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
House passes Israel military aid billThe House advanced a $14 billion Israel aid bill along party lines after Republicans added IRS cuts and more Dems call for a humanitarian pause.By Bryant Harris6 months ago
Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ousterTwo Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.By Bryant Harris7 months ago
Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdownRepublican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.By Bryant Harris7 months ago
Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdownLawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.By Leo Shane III8 months ago