Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next yearThe Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal yearOnly a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next yearThe proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 23, 2025. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget billRepublicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
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 III3 months ago
