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Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk
After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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.
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
Postal workers rally for proposed law protecting letter carriers
Lawmakers proposed a bipartisan bill aimed to protect postal workers from violent crime.
Biden signs bills with money for fed firefighters, air traffic hires
Lawmakers are still negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to have all federal agencies funded by a March 22 deadline.
Commerce Dept. minority business agency ordered to serve all races
The Minority Business Development Agency was established during the Nixon administration to address discrimination in the business world.
By Alexandra Olson
Independent Senator Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection
Her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to win another term.
By Jonathan Cooper