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Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Biden urges Congress to avoid government shutdown, fund aid to Ukraine
Republicans in the House have thus far refused to bring up the $95 billion security package that bolsters aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific.
By Colleen Long and Darlene Superville
At least 100,000 feds face furloughs this week unless Congress acts
Come Friday, March 1 at midnight, the current continuing resolution keeping the departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation a
Biden will urge Congress' leaders to keep the government open
During the meeting, the president will discuss the “urgency” of passing the aid package, as well as legislation to keep the government running.
By Darlene Superville
IRS to go after executives who use business jets for personal travel
Audits will focus on aircraft used by large corporations and high-income taxpayers and whether the tax purpose of the jet use is being properly allocated.
By Fatima Hussein
Del Toro asks Navy contractors to consider taxpayers over shareholders
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another month
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers