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Veteran’s benefits take center stage in partisan budget showdown
Fighting between Democrats and Republicans over budget legislation has left veterans advocates uncertain about future support for their priorities.
Pelosi warns Trump against war in Mideast; Dems demand info
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that the U.S. must avoid war with Iran, and she declared the White House has “no business” moving toward a Middle East confrontation without approval from Congress.
Is it already time to worry about the Pentagon budget?
Lawmakers worry the budget fight between President Donald Trump and Democrats will lead to a deadlock in negotiations.
By Joe Gould
House sets $1.3T spending cap, budget talks begin
The House on Tuesday lifted an overall spending cap to $1.3 trillion to allow its appropriators to craft 2020 spending bills.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers to invite NATO chief to address Congress
The invitation comes at a tense time in the alliance.
By Joe Gould
Trump gets briefing on Coast Guard lieutenant accused of having hit list
The president called it a "very sad thing."
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Congress’ foreign policy flex in Europe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers went to Europe to say there is another branch of government that values alliances.
By Joe Gould
Nancy Pelosi named in big US delegation to Munich forum, but government shutdown looms
The potential for another government shutdown clouds a U.S. delegation's trip to the Munich Security Conference.
By Joe Gould
Pelosi says White House leaks forced a second cancellation of her planned Afghanistan trip
President Donald Trump earlier revoked lawmakers' access to military aircraft for the trip because of the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump says US backs NATO ‘100%,’ after report he discussed withdrawal
"We will be with NATO 100 percent, but as I told the countries, you have to step up," President Donald Trump said at the Pentagon.
By Joe Gould