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Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders
DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.
By Riley Ceder
Congress passes third stopgap funding bill instead of full FY24 budget
Congress passed a third stopgap funding bill as it races to pass a full FY24 defense budget to avoid a year-long CR that would disrupt Pentagon operation.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days away
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024.
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants instead
Republican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services.
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusations
Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.
Federal watchdog to investigate Osprey’s safety record after crash
Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December.
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
Military quality of life a key focus of Congress in 2024
A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.
Junior enlisted pay to be key congressional focus in 2024
House Republicans are already looking at ways to put more money into the wallets of lower-ranking service members.
Army wants less ‘siloed’ job ladders and a flexible job ‘jungle gym’
The Army's top civilian official overseeing personnel policy testified to Congress on Wednesday regarding how the service can attract more recruits.
By Davis Winkie