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Federal workers, both Democrat and Republican, eager to vote this fall
Past behavior shows this population will show up big at the polls. How feds will vote is less clear.
US cybersecurity agency hires to support state, local elections
The new federal employees will be based throughout the country and join other staff already conducting cyber and physical security reviews.
By Christina A. Cassidy
House advances arms sales bill supported by defense industry
A bill raising the threshold for congressional arms sales notices has become partisan amid lobbying from the defense industry and arms control groups.
State Dept. seeks mid-career applicants for Foreign Service
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is seeking to rebuild the agency’s workforce, comprised of 78,000 civilians and Foreign Service officers.
House eyes higher dollar thresholds for arms sales notices to Congress
House efforts to speed up arms transfers by raising congressional notification thresholds has irked some arms control advocates who say it cedes oversight.
Special aid tool for Israel approved for Taiwan’s use, but not Ukraine
Taiwan can now use U.S. aid to grow its own defense industry, a benefit only Israel has had before. But funding remains stalled amid the Ukraine debate.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
How many vets will be in Congress after the election?
The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s.
Trump banned from Colorado presidential ballot in historic ruling
It's the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
Opinion
Budgets, presidents and the defense industry: What to watch in 2024
If former President Donald Trump wins, it could alter expectations for U.S. commitments to alliances such as NATO and for support for Ukraine.
By Byron Callan
New CFPB, Fed rules will hurt US economy, banking execs tell Congress
"Basel Endgame" regulations would hurt lending and bank balance sheets at a time when the industry needs more flexibility, they said.
By Ken Sweet