Dems accuse GOP lawmaker of condoning white supremacy among troopsRepublicans say few service members harbor extremist views. Democrats say it's still a problem worth fixing.By Leo Shane III, Nikki Wentling and Allison P. Erickson10 days ago
US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.By Bryant Harris3 weeks ago
White House announces Patriots for Ukraine amid Zelenskyy visitThe announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
McCarthy threatens to hold up key defense bill until next yearMcCarthy's threat comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a final, bicameral version of the bill with the aim of passing it in December.By Bryant Harris6 months ago
Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until NovemberLawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Senate leaders promise vote on expanding benefits for burn pit victimsThe sweeping bill has been stalled in the Senate over concerns related to cost and potential workload burdens on Veterans Affairs workers.By Leo Shane III14 months ago