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Big VA budget boost included in controversial spending bill

But plans for a $217.5 billion VA budget next year could be stalled by the unrelated debate over how to fund border security.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Will a smaller defense spending plan pinch military personnel money?

A top House Republican wants to add $17 billion to a proposed defense budget plan to restore billions in personnel and training funds.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

House appropriators target Trump’s nukes, INF treaty busting weapons

Two House subcommittees have taken knives to Trump's nuclear plans.

By Aaron Mehta

6 years ago

What’s a few billion among friends: PODCAST

Political fallout shelter for the week of March 18, 2019. The White House defense budget plan for fiscal 2020, VA budget, Avengers: Endgame trailer analysis.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

This Trump administration effort to increase military spending is likely to spur controversy. Here’s why.

President Donald Trump is eyeing a boost to overseas contingency funds of more than $100 billion for fiscal 2020.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

This week in Congress: Another potential shutdown looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago