Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is. By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuriesThe move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.By Leo Shane III23 months ago
Lawmakers float grant program to get service dogs to struggling vetsThe proposal would provide $2 million a year to community groups to pay for the costs of giving service dogs to veterans.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Senators want to block Turkey F-16 sale until NATO expansion succeedsSenators won't greenlight the F-16 sale unless Turkey allows Sweden and Finland into NATO. And at least one is calling for sanctions over the impasse.By Bryant Harris3 years ago
Armed Services panel finalizes roster with three new GOP senatorsSen. Roger Wicker will serve as the Armed Services Committee's new ranking member while three new Republicans join. Democrats retained all former members.By Bryant Harris3 years ago
Senators eye critical munitions acquisition fund in NDAASenators are pushing to include in the defense policy bill the Pentagon’s request for a critical munitions acquisition fund.By Bryant Harris3 years ago
