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Congress passes funding bill with major cash infusion for Pentagon

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Senate sends Biden bill to keep government open through Dec. 23

Congress in September passed a bill to keep the government running, but only through midnight Friday.

4 months ago

Congress clashes on loans vs. grants for Taiwan military aid

A behind-the-scenes debate over Taiwan security aid in the omnibus spending bill pits Taipei against congressional appropriators.

By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould

4 months ago

Leaders in flux as Congress returns with big post-election to-do list

The tumult playing out on Capitol Hill comes as Trump is poised to announce his 2024 bid for the White House on Tuesday.

By Lisa Mascaro

5 months ago

Pelosi vows more Ukraine aid amid brewing congressional fight

House Republicans say they'll look to scale back Ukraine aid if they win elections in the U.S. next month.

By Bryant Harris

5 months ago

Congress passes defense policy bill with budget boost, military justice reforms

After months of debate and weeks of angst, the Senate has sent its annual defense bill to the president.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

16 months ago