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Spending panel shake-up likely in Senate post-elections - Roll Call

Senate appropriators are facing what could be a major shake-up in subcommittee leadership after the upcoming elections.

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The mainstream media has failed us after 7 October

Not only did they mostly ignore Israel’s denial of Palestinian freedom, but also the contradictions in Israel’s military strategy

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers eye moving quickly on NDAA after November return - Roll Call

Defense hawks want to take up the National Defense Authorization Act quickly once Congress returns for a lame-duck session.

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Inside the tense Democratic meeting where Biden was given an ultimatum to remain at the top of the ticket

Sen. Jack Reed reportedly floated a demand that would have painted the president into a corner regarding his neurological state, according to a report.

The Independent UK

Senate appropriators advance Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call

It was a dramatic day in the House for the smallest of the 12 appropriations bills. But in the Senate, it was clear sailing in committee.

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James Inhofe, iconoclastic former senator from Oklahoma, dies at 89 - Roll Call

Former Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., a fierce partisan warrior who worked across the aisle, has died, according to the Tulsa World.

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What would Congress do without Chevron deference? - Roll Call

If the Supreme Court blows up a regulatory dam, lawmaking could become even harder. Washington isn’t ready, some observers say.

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Member pay increase blocked in final spending package - Roll Call

Lawmakers will not receive their first pay raise since 2009 this year as the annual rider blocking cost-of-living adjustments is back.

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‘A lot of vitriol’: Lawmakers fret over tone of Trump-Biden rematch - Roll Call

Donald Trump and President Biden are trading sharp words as the general election begins. Some lawmakers have deep concerns about the tone.

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Member COLA a sticking point in Legislative Branch bill talks - Roll Call

A potential pay raise for lawmakers — which would be a first in nearly 15 years — remains an open issue in final spending talks.

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Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets - Roll Call Health Care

There is growing interest in Congress for approval of psychedelics as a treatment for those afflicted with PTSD and depression

Roll Call

Tommy Tuberville is not acting: he really is Trump’s useful idiot

Tuberville is performing Trump’s retribution against a military he believes confounded his coup – and is preparing the groundwork for his takeover in 2025

The Guardian - US

Critics: Tuberville is just the face of a ‘broken’ confirmation process

With his hold on military promotions, the Republican has exposed how bloated the system of senatorial advice and consent has become, they say.

Roll Call

Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Senate has circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville and confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy

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Republican senators push back on Tuberville’s military blockade on Senate floor

Republican senators angrily challenge senator Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers

The Independent UK

Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor

Republican senators are angrily challenging Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers

The Independent UK

GOP senator’s military blockade blamed for general’s health crisis

‘The potential as well for an absence in the commandant position just reemphasizes how the Tuberville hold is a desperate threat to our national security,’ Sen Blumenthal says

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Fate of two idle Iron Dome batteries in U.S. remains unclear - Roll Call

America has been unable to give Israel and Ukraine two anti-rocket systems held by the U.S. Army, despite months of pressure from Congress.

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Al Jazeera

US Senate moves forward with military nominations despite abortion protest

General CQ Brown has been confirmed as chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, despite a months-long Senate blockade.

The Independent UK

Senators press Pentagon on whether Musk used Starlink programme to thwart Ukrainian attack

Several US officials have raised concerns over an incident involving Elon Musk’s usage of Starlink in Ukraine

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Lawmakers pressed to improve solutions for military hunger - Roll Call

Advocates want Congress to tweak the basic needs allowance to make sure that troops dealing with food insecurity get the help they need.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jack Reed, detective in Dianne Masters case who uncovered corruption in Cook County sheriff’s office, dies at 82

His investigation into the death of Dianne Masters led to conspiracy charges against two colleagues and inspired a book and the TV crime drama, “Deadly Matrimony,” starring Brian Dennehy.

The Independent UK

Army chief nominee would boost recruiting, but Tuberville blockade leaves his confirmation uncertain

The Army officer tapped to be the service’s next chief of staff is outlining his plan to fix what he described as the service’s top challenge — rebuilding recruiting — as it becomes clear the Army will again fall short of its enlistment goal

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DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call

The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade.

Tribune News Service

Groups call on Senate to dedicate funds for committee interns

WASHINGTON -- Pay Our Interns, an advocacy group, and five other organizations are calling on Senate appropriators to set aside at least $7 million in the coming budget year to compensate committee interns.

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