MilCon-VA bill funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, in addition to VA programs. The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill on May 23 to fund military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies. The measure, commonly known as MilCon-VA, has a top line of more than $129.56 billion, $5.69 billion less
WASHINGTON—Former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take the stage at the Libertarian National Convention this weekend, with both candidates hoping to convince Libertarians to vote for them instead of the Libertarian Party’s own candidate. Mr. Kennedy, who had been in talks with Libertarians to potentially pursue the party’s
Almost 90 percent of medical groups reported an increase in operational costs in 2023. Lawmakers heard testimony on May 23 from medical professionals about the strain on private practice physicians, which is causing a decrease in the quality of care for many Americans. Both the chairman and ranking member of the House Ways & Means
A rival Democrat proposal is likely to produce a legislative showdown. The House Agriculture Committee approved its long-awaited farm bill on May 23 mostly along party lines despite heated objections from some Democrat members. The $1.5 trillion package, which the committee advanced in a 33-21 vote, includes funding boosts for farm safety net programs, trade
‘I think she’s going to be on our team because we have a lot of the same ideas,’ former President Donald Trump said. Following her announcement that she would be voting for former President Donald Trump after challenging him in the Republican primaries this year, President Trump said he was sure that former South Carolina
‘I think she’s going to be on our team because we have a lot of the same ideas,’ former President Donald Trump said. Following her announcement that she would be voting for former President Donald Trump after challenging him in the Republican primaries this year, President Trump said he was sure that former South Carolina
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, has criticized the Senate’s passage of HCR2060 and warned that it could harm businesses in the state. The Arizona Senate approved on Wednesday a proposed ballot measure that would make it a state crime to enter Arizona’s southern border from anywhere outside of an official port of entry. The