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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war

The vote forced senators to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

2 weeks ago

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend.

6 weeks ago

Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care

Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela

The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela.

2 months ago

Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense bill

The proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack

Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.

3 months ago

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.

4 months ago

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

4 months ago

Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.

4 months ago

Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.

4 months ago

Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

6 months ago

Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago