Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023. Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year. The House rejected Matt Gaetz's war powers resolutions to pull 900 U.S. troops from Syria days after a visit from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley met commanders and troops who updated him on the ongoing operations against the Islamic State group. By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
19 months ago How to stay out of partisan fights in a politically charged environment. The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman expects legislation on the issue to curb fees lawyers can charge veterans to pass sometime this year. Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace. The military went to “great lengths” to make sure the strikes did not put civilians at risk, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities. The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership. Load More