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Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl
Biden proposed no Israel aid conditions in his supplemental request but called the idea “a worthwhile thought” on Friday.
Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies
A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers urge Trump to protect Kurds after US withdrawal
Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn want Kurdish allies protected after U.S. troops leave Syria.
By Joe Gould
Elizabeth Warren, Beto O’Rourke and Jackie Speier question Mattis over border deployments
Democrats, who will gain new oversight powers when they take control of the House in January, are already grilling the Trump administration over its deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Joe Gould
Senator questions pay, benefits status for guardsmen serving on southern US border
Illinois Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a critic of the mission, said troops need clarity on how the duty will affect their military benefits and related issues.
White House doctor could face the most contentious VA confirmation process ever
No VA Secretary pick has ever received an opposition vote in the Senate. Will Dr. Ronny Jackson become the first?
Trump CIA pick’s links to torture to fuel confirmation battle
Sen. John McCain says President Trump’s pick for CIA director was involved in “one of the darkest chapters in American history” and needs to explain her stance on torture programs.
By Joe Gould
Senators want probe of firm that defaulted on FEMA contract
Seven senators are urging the internal government watchdog at the Department of Homeland Security to investigate how a tiny Florida company won more than $30 million in contracts for desperately needed relief supplies following Hurricane Maria.
Virtual fair lets feds digitally explore their health care options
A Virtual Benefits Fair is giving federal employees the chance to take an in-depth look at their coverage options during the health care open season.
By Jessie Bur