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

Congress finalizes full year budget for VA, Department of Defense

The $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness

Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

6 months ago

What a GOP win in November would mean for defense policy in 2023

Expect a push for more defense spending, more focus on China, and more debate over military social policies.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

7 months ago

Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November

Lawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

White House aims to release overdue security strategies within weeks

Amid pressure from lawmakers, the White House is weighing a September rollout for its long-delayed National Security Strategy, now being rewritten to emphasize Russia alongside China following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

10 months ago

Senators back $45 billion boost in defense spending for FY23

Lawmakers say the extra money will counter rising inflation and replenish stocks of munitions sent to Ukraine.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

11 months ago