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Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.
Advocates struggle to help homeless vets as COVID support disappears
The end of the national pandemic emergency also ended extra support services for homeless veterans.
Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote in Congress
A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.
By Lisa Mascaro