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Why Tommy Tuberville’s new military nomination hold is different
Nearly nine months after he ended his unprecedented blockade of senior military promotions, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has placed a hold on the promotion of a high-level officer tapped to lead U.S. Army forces in the Pacific.
Get ready for the NATO show in DC
World leaders will converge on Washington next week for the annual NATO summit as the U.S.-led coalition backing Ukraine is about to face its most serious test.
Hawks push for more Pentagon money, but will it happen? And when?
Senate defense hawks in both parties want a big boost in Pentagon spending for next year, citing new and constantly evolving threats from U.S. adversaries.
NDAA passes House as Senate chair votes against his own bill
The Armed Services Committee’s marathon closed-door NDAA markup ended last night, and the panel’s members overwhelmingly approved a $25 billion increase to the topline.
The House’s bumpy NDAA ride
The House is considering the NDAA this week, legislation that sets U.S. defense policy for the coming year.
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‘Out and out brawl’: Khan supporters ready to fight to protect FTC chair
Supporters of Lina Khan are starting to boil over at signals that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign might want to get rid of the FTC chair.
Congress growing more concerned about election interference, top Hill staffers say
A growing number of Republicans are concerned about election interference as Americans start casting their votes.
Huizenga says lawmakers ‘have to’ move on flood insurance reform
Rep. Bill Huizenga said Capitol Hill “absolutely” needs to address shortcomings in the National Flood Insurance Program.
What happened at the House GOP staff retreat
House Republican staff directors huddled Sunday and Monday at the Pendry Hotel in Baltimore to strategize about coming legislative challenges.