Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024. For the first time, unit commanders won't have to make decisions on whether to prosecute a variety of serious crimes. Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline. Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing. The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software. Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear. The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year. Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager. Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard. By Melissa A. Sullivan
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