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A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroad
There 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.
Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.
From Trump to Congress, Republican defense orthodoxy crumbles
President Trump's America First shadow threatens to overtake the GOP's Reaganite defense orthodoxy with more scrutiny on military budgets and allies.
US spy tool will lapse unless Congress and White House can cut deal
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of December.
How do I tell OPM that I started working again with a FERS retirement?
It's important to know your minimum retirement age to find out if you qualify for certain types of FERS rules.
By Reg Jones
US government surveillance tool should face limits, privacy panel says
Many Democratic and Republican lawmakers say they won’t vote to renew Section 702 when it expires at the end of the year without major changes.
Future of federal pay is murky, if this agency fails to improve tech
The National Finance Center serves 650,000 federal employees across 170 customer agencies.
House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militias
Draft legislation in the House NDAA would codify into law special operations for irregular warfare against Russia and China.
Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they're looking to expand the industry's capacity.
From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budget
The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.
How the war in Ukraine is driving growth in Arkansas
The city of Camden is hoping to expand as defense contractors there ramp up production to supply arms to Ukraine and replenish American stockpiles.
By Jen Judson