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Congress turns attention to oversight of Ukraine aid - Roll Call

House and Senate defense and spending panels will hold the first open hearings on Ukraine aid oversight since the war’s start.

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U.S. House unanimously votes to condemn China over its balloon surveillance

Concern by both parties over China’s balloon surveillance led to a 419-0 vote in the House of Representatives, denouncing the flight as a violation of U.S. sovereignty.

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US House votes to condemn China over balloon surveillance

House lawmakers vote unanimously to condemn the Beijing government for its balloon surveillance program

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Lawmakers ready to investigate Chinese spy balloon

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers returned to Washington this week eager to tackle outstanding questions about a Chinese spy balloon’s journey across the U.S. and what it means for the broader relationship between the U.S. and China.

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Lawmakers ready to investigate Chinese spy balloon - Roll Call

Republicans weigh whether to introduce a resolution condemning Chinese spying or the Biden administration’s response to the incursion.

Roll Call

Lawmakers worry about weapons-makers’ ability to meet demand

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are sounding the alarm about challenges facing the U.S. defense industrial base as the war in Ukraine strains weapon supplies.

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Lawmakers worry about weapons-makers' ability to meet demand - Roll Call

Congress worries that defense contractors will not be able to meet surging demand for weapons as war drags on in Ukraine.

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Top House Foreign Affairs Republican agrees with possibility of war with China

“I hope he's wrong as well. I think he's right, though, unfortunately,” Rep. Michael McCaul said in reference to a U.S. Air Force general who reportedly predicted war with China.

Politico

Congress barely dents scourge of hunger in military

WASHINGTON — A recently enacted income supplement for low-ranking U.S. troops, put in place primarily to alleviate food insecurity in the ranks, will help fewer than 1% of the estimated scores of thousands of hungry U.S. military families, according to Pentagon figures.

Tribune News Service

Congress barely dents scourge of hunger in military - Roll Call

Congress and the Pentagon have struggled to reduce hunger and food insecurity in the military, reaching only a fraction of those in need.

Roll Call

U.S. cable warns of major barriers to tracking Ukraine aid

The State Department cable surfaces amid growing calls for strict oversight of the money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.

Politico

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate

A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House

The Independent UK

With thousands of hungry troops, DOD urges limited income hikes - Roll Call

With thousands of troops having trouble paying for food, lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon for bigger, targeted pay increases.

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Defense panels face big roster upheaval - Roll Call

Membership of key defense committees will change with Tuesday's midterm election, adding to the substantial turnover from retirements.

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'Desperate campaign tactic': Top Republican rips Pentagon's new abortion policy

The Defense Department announced on Thursday it will help pay for troops' travel to obtain abortions.

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A Texas congresswoman wants to make cancer care easier for the growing number of female veterans

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.

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Democrats brace for a national security brain drain

A combination of retirements and vulnerable seats could mean big changes on defense committees in the House.

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How the arms industry scams taxpayers

Contractors cash in as Congress adds billions to the Pentagon budget

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Lawmakers press Pentagon for answers as military recruiting crisis deepens

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have expressed worries as the grim recruiting numbers continue to circulate throughout the DoD and Congress.

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‘There was almost no debate’: How Dems’ defense spending spree went from shocker to snoozer

“War. Inflation. That's it,” one lawmaker said. “That sets the tone for more, more, more for the military.”

Reuters

Top U.S. delegation visits Kyiv, vows to ensure continuing support

A senior U.S. Congressional delegation met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Saturday and promised to try to ensure continued support in the war against Russia.

Tribune News Service

Fight brews over Pentagon’s push to counter extremists

WASHINGTON — Democrats in both chambers are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups’ attempts to influence service members.

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Fight brews over Pentagon's push to counter extremists - Roll Call

Democrats are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups.

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Marijuana Banking Amendment To Push Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

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Marijuana & Military Troops: House Lawmakers Approve Two Cannabis-Related Measures

House lawmakers approved two amendments to a must-pass defense spending bill concerning marijuana-related issues in the U.S. military. The House Armed Services Committee passed both measures on voice votes during a markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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