The compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon. Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need. Nearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said time wasted waiting for a budget before starting new programs "is time we’re ceding to China." Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11, 2023. The FTC — joined by 17 states — filed the historic complaint against the Seattle-based company, alleging it inflates prices and stifles competition. Section 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse. The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations. The compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general. The new legislation motivates “the right people and programs at the Pentagon to deploy needed strategies in a transformative way,” said Rep. Darrell Issa. Load More