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House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.
Senate may change rule to break Tuberville hold on military promotions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 13, 2023.
VA to launch artificial intelligence contest to help health care staff
The $1 million competition comes as White House officials look to oversee development of the new technology.
Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package
President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners
Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.
Pentagon briefs Hill on Army special ops cuts, vacant slots targeted
The Army's number two civilian and Pentagon special operations officials spoke to committee staff members Thursday.
Army lead-based paint audit leads to scrutiny from Congress
The lawmakers' letter came after a Sept. 21 Army Times story first revealed the inadequate oversight.
By Davis Winkie
Legal uncertainty over Veterans Affairs abortion policy worries staff
An inspector general report found confusion and concerns among employees regarding the abortion access rules.
Biden says there’s ‘not much time’ to keep aid flowing to Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke Sunday after Congress passed a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.
House passes a 45-day funding plan, sends it to Senate as clock ticks
With hours to go before the midnight deadline to fund the government, the Senate was also in for a rare weekend session and prepared to act next.
By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking