Government power in US is a swirl of checks and balancesArticle II of the Constitution said executive power would be vested in the president but didn't specify what those powers specifically were.By Deepti Hajela2 months ago
As more NATO countries meet spending targets, some push to raise goalsOver 2/3 of NATO allies now meet the minimum defense spending requirement but some are pushing to raise the target amid uncertainty over Russia and Trump.By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson2 months ago
Here’s how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine, if Congress actsThe legislation would include more than $20 billion to restock the Pentagon’s shelves and ensure that the military services have what they need.By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026 At Archives II in Maryland, paper stacks are not something to be feared, but to be revered.By Molly Weisner5 months ago
Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
House to hold separate votes on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aidThe chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefitsAdministering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.By Molly Weisner5 months ago
AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pactPresident Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
Israel F-15 sale in jeopardy as congressional support wanesA key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
Mayorkas impeachment trial in Senate may be over before it startsThe Republican-controlled House impeached Mayorkas by a single vote margin on Feb. 13, recommending that he be removed from office.5 months ago
Locality pay is a focus of Senate bill aimed at tracking fed teleworkThe bill takes issue with federal employees who may be collecting locality pay based on their office location but work from home in a different city.By Molly Weisner6 months ago