House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White HouseThe $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aidThe House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.By Bryant Harris13 months ago
House passes Israel military aid billThe House advanced a $14 billion Israel aid bill along party lines after Republicans added IRS cuts and more Dems call for a humanitarian pause.By Bryant Harris20 months ago
First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defenseAdministration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Pentagon takes budget cuts ‘seriously’ ahead of congressional battlesDefense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris2 years ago
