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
3 months ago The Republican-controlled House impeached the Commerce Secretary by a single vote margin on Feb. 13 Made-in-America munitions for Ukraine and Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon would get funding. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024. Congress passed a third stopgap funding bill as it races to pass a full FY24 defense budget to avoid a year-long CR that would disrupt Pentagon operation. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance. Accelerating the action comes as border security drives the discussion on the presidential campaign trail. The senior officials were the last remaining individuals involved in the protest by a Republican senator over the Pentagon's abortion access policy. The United States Agency for International Development has a confirmed inspector general to lead oversight of foreign assistance programs and Ukraine aid. Coker’s confirmation fills a 10-month vacancy that was left after the inaugural national director, Chris Inglis, stepped down in February. Load More