Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.
As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.
Adm. Daryl Caudle, who has been the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since 2021, was approved as the next chief of naval operations.
The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 28, 2025.
John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 22. 2025.
The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time.
Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments.
