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House defense bill retains spending caps, creates DoD talent officer
The draft bill adheres to congressional spending caps, establishes a talent management office and limits nuclear arsenal reductions.
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stalls
The $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.
VA, other fed agencies must show their AI tools are safe, Harris says
The new policy is part of the more sweeping AI executive order signed by President Joe Biden in October.
By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.
How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the red
The discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package averting government shutdown
The package covered the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State, as well as other aspects of general government.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
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.
Opinion
FY24 defense appropriations bill invests in more modern, ready force
We cannot rely on our legacy arsenal to retain military advantage and deter threats.
By Reps. Kay Granger and Ken Calvert