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Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk
After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
Postal workers rally for proposed law protecting letter carriers
Lawmakers proposed a bipartisan bill aimed to protect postal workers from violent crime.
Biden signs bills with money for fed firefighters, air traffic hires
Lawmakers 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.
Independent Senator Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection
Her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to win another term.
By Jonathan Cooper
Rollinson becomes first female chief legal counsel at IRS
Rollinson vowed to seek resources for the Office of Chief Counsel to litigate cases of high earning tax cheats.
Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commander
The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.
McConnell will step down as Senate Republican leader in November
The senator had been under increasing pressure from the restive, and at times hostile wing of his party that has aligned firmly with Donald Trump.
By Michael Tackett