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Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk
After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl
Biden proposed no Israel aid conditions in his supplemental request but called the idea “a worthwhile thought” on Friday.
Less than two weeks to go before the next government shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023.
Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees
After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.
House GOP plans to pass defense budget fail again as shutdown looms
The $826-billion GOP bill to fund the Defense Department faces opposition from all House Democrats and a handful of key Republican lawmakers.
Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal
The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.
Tech titans to give senators advice on artificial intelligence
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and X and Tesla’s Elon Musk as well Bill Gates will speak at hearing. All 100 senators are invited, but the public is not.
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
Bradsher becomes first woman confirmed to VA’s second-highest post
The Army veteran was nominated to the department leadership post back in April.
Parks Service deploys ‘National Recruitment Team’ to spur hiring
While visitation has skyrocketed at many parks, stagnant budgets have led to a 16% reduction in staffing capacity for the agency over a decade.
Republican senator blocks historic VA leadership nominee
Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary post.
Defense bill amendments target increased UFO transparency for public
The amendment outlines that the release of documents should not disclose methods of intelligence gathering and sources.
By Zamone Perez