House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aidThe House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.By Bryant Harris19 months ago
Senate moves forward on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid billThe Senate cleared its first procedural vote on a giant foreign aid bill, but its fate in the House remains unclear.By Bryant Harris23 months ago
House passes Israel military aid billThe House advanced a $14 billion Israel aid bill along party lines after Republicans added IRS cuts and more Dems call for a humanitarian pause.By Bryant Harris2 years 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 Harris2 years ago
House Armed Services chair wants China spending bill, less Ukraine aidRep. Mike Rogers called for a China defense supplemental spending bill this year and indicated the House would approve Ukraine aid at lower levels.By Bryant Harris3 years ago
