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Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote

The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Bernie Sanders unveils resolution to stop $735M arms sale to Israel

The senator has introduced a resolution that would, if passed, block the pending sale of $735 million in arms to Israel amid its widening fight with Hamas.

23 months ago

McConnell challenges Biden to boost defense budget against China

The Senate's top Republican has challenged the president to boost defense spending to show the Democrat is serious about working with Republicans to confront China.

2 years ago

House Democratic leaders hopeful progressive wing won’t derail defense policy bill

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says progressives have a path to vote for the chamber’s annual defense policy bill.

4 years ago

War powers debate teed up for defense policy bill

The Democratic-controlled House is expected to vote this week on several measures to limit the president’s power to wage war on Iran and aid the Saudi war in Yemen.

4 years ago

Brewing Capitol Hill fight: Is VA broken or under attack?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has received harsh criticism from Republican opponents over her comments defending VA health care options.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago