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Senate rejects competing funding bills, increasing shutdown risk

The Senate rejected competing measures on Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1.

6 weeks ago

Transgender vet sues VA over decision to halt hormone therapy meds

VA officials in March announced plans to end all transgender-related health care programs, a move advocates say will hurt veterans.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

GOP lawmakers suggest DOD cut climate change initiatives from budget

Republican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.

7 months ago

Uncertainty is the only constant in the Pentagon’s budget outlook

“It’s going to be kind of a disaster,” one military official said about the lack of a full budget, which means more limits on how the Pentagon spends.

By Noah Robertson and Courtney Albon

8 months ago

Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown

The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.

8 months ago

Congress readies troop pay protections as federal shutdown looms again

If lawmakers do not pass a new budget bill by March 14, funding for most federal programs and serives will run out.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago