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Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass

Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.

By Carla Babb

3 weeks ago

Hegseth terminates women’s advisory group, slams ‘divisive agenda’

A Sept. 17 memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs the “formal disestablishment” of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 weeks ago

Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Republican lawmakers eager for Trump to expand military use on US soil

As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.

6 weeks ago

House, Senate leaders look to speed up NDAA work this week

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week with the annual defense authorization bill atop their agendas.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago