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Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will bring up Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) move to oust him Tuesday, moving quickly to consider the motion to vacate the chair. McCarthy could have brought up Gaetz’s motion any time within two legislative days after Gaetz made the move Monday evening. But the Speaker told House Republicans in a conference…
Although lawmakers repeatedly said their position wasn't meant to favor a particular company, in some respects the debate was held over parochial lines, as some of the most outspoken had interests in their districts.
During a marathon markup session that started on Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment that would add $37 billion to the defense topline.
Staffers briefing reporters ahead of the release emphasized a focus on the health of the munitions industrial base.
The new weapons announcement comes after a senior Dem lawmaker said the US should be doing more, faster for Ukraine.