Federal legislators wonder if department leaders are exaggerating the funding discrepancy in veterans’ benefits. Some members of Congress, including Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost of Illinois and Appropriations…
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Attorney General Says the President “Has No Impairment“
The head of the Justice Department testified before a House committee this week. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he had confidence in President Joe Biden’s mental fitness during…
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FBI Director Voices Concern Over Potential Coordinated Attack
He discussed the Moscow concert hall attack during a House budget hearing. Federal Bureau of Investigation( FBI) Director Christopher Wray shared his concerns with the House Appropriations Committee…
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Congress to Vote on Funding for Housing
Legislative negotiators came to an agreement over the weekend. The House of Representatives is facing another deadline on government funding, as a previous resolution expires this Friday. Legislators…
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Congress Heads for August Break
Appropriations made scant progress before recess. Both chambers of Congress have departed Washington, D.C., for the August recess. Appropriations for the coming fiscal year are due by the…
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ICE Will Not Restart Family Immigration Detention
The acting director testifies in a Congressional hearing. The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Tae Johnson, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee, presenting the agency’s…
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Congress Takes Up Budget Hearings
The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the key items. Congress returned from Easter break to begin over 20 budget hearings in the House and Senate Appropriations…
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Secretary Austin Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee
He proposed a budget aimed at keeping ahead of China’s arms race. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III presented his department’s proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2024…
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Some Legislators Still Trying to Close Guantanamo Bay
Efforts to shut down the facility have failed to gain adequate support. Last month, majority members of the House advanced legislation with the intent to close the Guantanamo…
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Littoral Combat Ships Saved from Scrapyard
Representative Granger strikes deal in defense spending bill. Last week, Representative Kay Granger of Texas struck a deal in the fiscal year 2023 defense bill to save five…
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