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Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approaches
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.
Senator vows to hold all VA nominees over planned staff cuts
Plans to cut more than 80,000 staffers from VA offices would severely hurt benefits delivery, said Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps vet.
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts
The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.
Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.
Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25
House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.
By Kevin Freking, AP