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Government shutdown set for next weekend barring surprise budget deal
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 25, 2023.
Why Bagram wouldn’t have made a difference, and more about the Afghanistan exit plan
Officials tried to answer unresolved questions for lawmakers.
Biden to visit Pentagon hoping to shift from Trump turmoil
Biden planned to meet Wednesday afternoon with senior civilian and military leaders and address the Pentagon workforce.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Mobile vet centers deployed at Capitol to provide mental health resources for siege survivors, responders
The trauma of that day has been lingering for those who experienced it.
By Howard Altman
VA secretary nominee faces easy confirmation hearing, difficult task in fixing department
If confirmed, Denis McDonough would be only the second non-veteran to lead Veterans Affairs.
Anticipating demonstrations and disturbances, DC Guard deployment to continue through end of March
Thousands of National Guard troops will remain on duty in the nation's capital as the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump begins.
Nearly 200 National Guardsmen have tested positive for COVID-19 since deploying to DC
Hundreds of troops are in isolation in Washington after testing positive for COVID-19.
Thousands of Guard troops to stay in Washington as threats target lawmakers ahead of impeachment trial
About 7,000 members of the National Guard will remain to assist federal law enforcement, officials said.
Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster
“A new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20,” Trump said in a video.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Pelosi, Democrats call for Trump’s removal after riot
Top Democrats in the House and Senate have joined a growing call for President Donald Trump to be removed from office immediately, accusing the president of fomenting Wednesday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.
By Joe Gould