Defense Spending & Budget News - Page 38

July 17, 2023

Sen. JD Vance: We need to stop supporting Ukrain's war efforts

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, slams President Biden's depletion of ammunition stockpiles, saying the U.S. should roll back its support until ‘we have enough bullets for our own troops.’

July 13, 2023

Key House Freedom Caucus member predicts McCarthy to break promise on omnibus bill

Rep. Ken Buck's doubt that Speaker McCarthy may not follow through on his word underscores the tenuous relationship between House GOP leaders and Republican hardliners.

July 10, 2023

Conservatives warn McCarthy they’ll vote against spending bills that don’t cut ‘bloated’ government

Nearly two dozen House conservatives are warning McCarthy to stick to his commitments that spending levels will not exceed fiscal year 2022 levels next year

July 10, 2023

Federal debt explodes by $1 trillion in five weeks since deal suspending limit became law

The US national debt has jumped $1 trillion in the five weeks since President Biden signed a bill into law that suspends the debt ceiling and allows unlimited borrowing.

July 3, 2023

Must-do: What Congress has left on its plate at year's halfway mark

As the year inches closer to its halfway mark, Congress must take a look at its to-do list so far, given its list of promises members of both parties still have to meet.

June 26, 2023

House Republican attempts to stop Biden administration from weakening washing machines

In response to the Biden administration's new washing machine standards that would leave Americans dirtier, Rep. Moolenaar has introduced an amendment barring it.

June 25, 2023

We are targeting wasteful programs: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., provides insight on cutting spending while still funding allies on 'Sunday Night in America.'

June 23, 2023

Bipartisan affordable housing measures become Wisconsin law

A bipartisan affordable housing package that cleared the Wisconsin Legislature has gained final approval from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who signed five measures into law Thursday.

June 23, 2023

House GOP moves to slash Pentagon DEI bureaucrats: 'Massive victory for the Anti-Woke Caucus'

GOP Rep. Jim Banks' amendment to the NDAA slashes the federal diversity, equity, and inclusion employee pay gap as wokeness in the military continues to be a hot-button issue.

June 20, 2023

New Hampshire Gov. Sununu signs $15.2B 'miracle' budget into law

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Tuesday signed into law a two-year, $15.2 billion budget, with rare bicameral and bipartisan support being credited with its passing.