Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DCDemocratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal yearOnly a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted. By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approachesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025. By Leo Shane III7 months ago
