Why 30% of military veterans get disability benefits, forcing Congress to scramble
An emergency spending bill heads to President Joe Biden on Friday to ensure veterans continue to receive benefits. A rapid rise in disability claims drives the surge in costs for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Congress unlikely to pass Farm Bill before Sept. 30 deadline. Here's how it affects you
Farm Bill will likely see another year-long extension as the deadline for new legislation rapidly approaches on Sept. 30.
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits
VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
Senators grill VA leaders over budget shortfall that puts veterans’ benefits at risk
Senators on Wednesday grilled leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs on why they were given just six weeks’ notice of a nearly $3 billion gap in the agency’s budget that potentially could prevent some veterans from receiving their benefits.
US Rep. Cori Bush calls Gov. Parson and Congress to stop Marcellus Williams's impending execution
US Representative Cori Bush asked Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Congress to help Marcellus Williams before he is executed ...
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough resources to keep presidential candidates safe ...
It's 'very difficult' for Congress to figure out what the Fed is up to: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Wis., compares and contrasts Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' respective economic plans and how their polling reflects ...
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There are more than 120 AI bills in Congress right now
US policymakers have an ‘everything everywhere all at once’ approach to regulating artificial intelligence, with bills that ...
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to ...
US Congress nears agreement on extending expiring Ukraine aid, sources say
Pro-Ukraine U.S. congressional leaders and President Joe Biden's administration are near an agreement to seek a one-year ...
‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.
Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s ...
The Government Shutdown Standoff in Congress, Explained
GOP lawmakers in the House are divided over a stopgap spending bill that could prevent a government shutdown. Here’s a look ...
Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up
The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s ...