Naval chief nominee says U.S. Navy needs sailors, ships, new weapons
July 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy needs to complete its shipbuilding program and modernize its weapons systems to effectively address the nation's defense needs,…
U.N. ambassador nominee Waltz downplays ‘Signalgate’ controversy
July 15 (UPI) -- U.N. ambassador nominee Mike Waltz denied any sensitive information was shared during a controversial mobile app chat in March while undergoing…
State Department cutting 1,353 jobs amid downsizing
July 12 (UPI) -- The State Department on Friday began notifying 1,353 affected workers of their pending job losses as the department reduces its workforce…
Bill to limit Trump’s use of military against Iran fails to pass in U.S. Senate
June 28 (UPI) -- Senate Democrats have failed in their attempt to curtail President Donald Trump's ability to use the military against Iran without congressional…
Vance breaks tie to block resolution to end tariffs; Trump warns about shortages
April 30 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday night broke a 49-49 tie in the U.S. Senate to kill a bipartisan resolution to…
Vance breaks tie to block resolution to end Trump’s tariffs
April 30 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday night broke a 49-49 tie in the U.S. Senate to kill a bipartisan resolution to…
Senate averts government shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline
1 of 6 | Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer of New York leaves the U.S. Capitol after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill on…
Government shutdown looms: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote ‘no’
1 of 3 | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at a press conference Wednesday. Schumer said Thursday he will vote for the CR to…
No survivors expected in Potomac air crash; 27 bodies recovered
1 of 5 | Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said during a press conference Thursday morning there were no survivors in the…
Democrats assail OMB director nominee Russell Vought over political, cultural issues
1 of 4 | Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget, testifies at a Senate Budget committee…
Senate Democrats craft bill recognizing Maduro opponent as Venezuela election winner
A man holds a sign with the image of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and text that reads: "Maduro, close the (Centro Penitenciario El Helicoide)" during…