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White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war
The request includes $67.15 billion for the military, including $21 billion for munitions and to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.
By Patricia Zengerle, Reuters
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war
It marks the first time both chambers approved directing a president to remove armed forces from hostilities since the War Powers Act was adopted in 1973.
By Patricia Zengerle, Reuters
House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others
The broad proposal includes the Maj. Richard Star Act, as well as the Love Lives On Act, which allows surviving spouses to keep benefits if they remarry.
By Patricia Kime
Senate advances effort to investigate use of JAG officers as immigration judges
A new measure would require an investigation into how roughly 600 military lawyers were used as immigration judges and special assistant U.S. attorneys.
By Ellen Ioanes
Lawmakers quarrel over effort to boost defense tech integration between US and Israel
A new measure aims to "expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research ... and industrial cooperation" between the U.S. and Israel.
By Ellen Ioanes