A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroadThere are bipartisan calls to hit the breaks as defense spending nears $1 trillion. Others say that amount is not enough to fund U.S. strategy worldwide.By Bryant Harris3 weeks ago
Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protectionsThe appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid amid Trump-fueled oppositionThe Senate passed Biden's aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But it faces strong headwinds in the House amid opposition from Trump.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aidAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominationsThe plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Taiwan military aid granted by once-reluctant appropriatorsAfter their initial hesitance, House Republican appropriators are funding Taiwan military aid as grants via the State Department.By Bryant Harris9 months ago