Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.By Kevin Freking, AP2 months ago
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.By Ken Miller2 months ago
OpinionFed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plottersThese workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University6 months ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 months ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Postal workers rally for proposed law protecting letter carriersLawmakers proposed a bipartisan bill aimed to protect postal workers from violent crime.By Molly Weisner6 months ago
Congress moves to repopulate fed buildings, drawing White House ireThe bill echoes Republicans’ calls to the White House and leaders of federal agencies to bring teleworking employees back to offices.By Molly Weisner6 months ago
OpinionRegistered Apprenticeships: An old idea to renew the federal workforceA third of all federal employees are nearing retirement, while just 7% are younger than 30. Registered Apprenticeships can aid the youth movement.By Harin Contractor and Patrick Combs6 months ago
White House set to release next year’s budget plans on MondayDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Biden signs bills with money for fed firefighters, air traffic hiresLawmakers are still negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to have all federal agencies funded by a March 22 deadline.6 months ago
Independent Senator Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelectionHer estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to win another term.By Jonathan Cooper7 months ago
OpinionConflicting government cyber mandates risk undermining US securityOne FAR cyber threat reporting rule may impact up to 94,000 government contractors at a cost of more than $1.5 billion each year.By Scott C. Algeier7 months ago