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Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement

Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

The Capitol in Washington, D.C., is seen Nov. 4, 2022.

Fears of the next government shutdown loom months ahead of deadline

Comments from Republican House leaders on their fiscal priorities have prompted concerns that a budget deal may be more difficult than ever.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators

Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Biden’s Ukraine aid package is getting super-sized by Congress

Lawmakers unveiled a $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package on Wednesday that took President Joe Biden’s request for weapons and training for Ukrainian forces and put it on steroids.

11 months ago

Budget deal would fully fund Defense Department, add $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid

Lawmakers hope to finalize the spending plan within the next week.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

11 months ago

Defense industry frets as funding talks crawl

Despite repeated warnings from lawmakers and uniformed Pentagon leaders that a full-year continuing resolution will hurt national security, some in the defense industry are still worried that budgetary route is a possibility.

13 months ago