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GOP defense budget’s abortion, diversity limits draw Biden veto threat
The political acrimony represents another serious division with less than three weeks to go before a federal funding lapse triggers a partial shutdown.
Troops’ 2020 pay raise is safe, despite dire talk from lawmakers
The 3.1 percent paycheck hike is set to take effect on Jan. 1, with or without a broader budget deal.
Long-standing bipartisanship on veterans committee being tested
There is too much at stake for lawmakers to not work together on important legislation to benefit the nation's veterans, says the author of this commentary.
By Joe Chennelly
Veterans legislation dispute prompts Republican walk-out on Capitol Hill
The fight over veterans policy bills is linked to the House's ongoing impeachment investigation.
Top impeachment investigator says Pentagon was ordered to not comply with subpoena
President Trump has said that without a vote, the ongoing impeachment inquiry is “illegitimate.”
Top defense Republican plans to leave the House next year
Mac Thornberry, who has served in Congress for 25 years, is the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee.
Senate to vote on ending border emergency that diverted DoD funds
The Senate is voting this week on whether to end the president’s emergency diversion of military funding to his border wall.
By Joe Gould
Defense spending bill hits border wall in Senate
Senate Democrats blocked Republican plans to advance an appropriations package including $693 billion in defense spending.
Budget deal advances despite GOP worries over costs, smaller boost for military
The two-year, $2.7-trillion deal is designed to prevent a government shutdown this fall.
Do American political divisions impact troops? Here’s what enlisted leaders have to say
Racism, misogyny and political partisanship are key issues in civilian life, but to what extent do they trickle into the force?
By Kyle Rempfer
Congress sends Trump disaster bill with aid to storm-struck military posts
Congress has approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid deal that contains nearly $3 billion for storm-stricken military facilities around the country.
By Joe Gould