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US Congress OKs Funding for 10 Navy Warships

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Mar 06, 2017 08:37 AM EST

The fiscal 2017 defense appropriations bill will allot $21.2 billion for Navy shipbuilding programs.

China Plans Huge Navy to Attack Targets Anywhere in the World

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jan 05, 2017 07:31 PM EST

A recent Congressional report indicates China's intent to match the size of the U.S. Navy.

Iran’s Decision to Build Nuclear-Powered Ships Might Lead to 1st Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Dec 13, 2016 09:58 PM EST

It said a nuclear-powered submarine will give it "very long-distance operations."

Texas Congressman gets Funding for NASA to Send Two Spacecraft to Europa

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jun 30, 2016 04:11 AM EDT

Culberson has made it illegal for NASA not to send spacecraft to Europa.

US Congress Advisory Body Faults NASA for Slow Pace of Mars Landing Program

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jun 24, 2016 08:28 AM EDT

ASAP also said it's been asking NASA for a formal plan "for some time."

New Report Claims Chinese Prisoners Killed for Their Organs Used in Transplants

Kat De Guzman |

Jun 23, 2016 03:38 AM EDT

A new report has been released claiming that China is killing their prisoners in order to get their organs for organ-transplant operations.

Gyrocopter Landing On U.S. Capitol Lawn Shows Flaw In Protected Airspace

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 16, 2015 11:25 PM EDT

Although 61-year-old mailman Doug Hughes from Ruskin landed in jail for his stunt, he successfully showed on Wednesday that the U.S. protected airspace could be breached so easily.

People are seen at the office of Representative Aaron Schock (R-IL) on Capitol Hill in Washington March 17, 2015.

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock Resigns Over Expose On Reimbursement, Use Of Gov't Funds

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Illinois Representative Aaron Schock stepped down Tuesday after a political journalism organization, Politico, exposed that he had reimbursed tens of thousands of dollars more than his actual expenditures for his personal vehicle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) is greeted by U.S. House leaders at the Capitol Hill, March 3, 2015.

Republicans Find Rallying Point As They Hit Obama's Foreign Policy

Arlene Lim |

Mar 13, 2015 09:19 AM EDT

Republicans on Capitol Hill have zeroed in on challenging the foreign policy of President Barack, particularly in the way he handles the nuclear arms negotiations with Iran, and the crisis in Eastern Ukraine perpertuated by Russian-backed separatists.

Netanyahu: Iran Nuke Deal Threatens Israel's Existence

Kat De Guzman |

Mar 03, 2015 09:15 PM EST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the United States' nuclear deal with Iran could threaten the existence of his country.

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski speaks at Democratic Nat'l Convention in North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2012.

Longest Serving U.S. Legislator Announces Retirement

Arlene Lim |

Mar 03, 2015 03:19 AM EST

The longest serving woman in the history of the United States Congress is stepping down. Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski, who has worked in the Capitol Hill for 38 years, has announced she is ready to retire. Mikulski is 78 years old.

House Passes Bill Banning Taxpayer Funds For Abortions

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 23, 2015 01:09 AM EST

The Republican-run Congress on Thursday passed a legislation that prohibits federal funding for abortion.

Obama Tells Netanyahu To Stop Pushing Congress Toward New Iran Sanctions

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 23, 2015 12:28 AM EST

U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop pushing the U.S. Congress and Senate to impose new sanctions on Iran amid reports that Netanyahu was invited to speak before the Congress on March.

Virginia Lawyer Returns To Congress Despite Sex Scandal Conviction

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 15, 2015 12:00 AM EST

House Democratic Minority Leader David Toscano said on Wednesday that the U.S. Congress is considering all its options to boot out returning Virginia representative Joseph Morrissey who has been convicted for sex offences involving minors.

Obama Wants To Give Students Two Free Years In Community College

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 09, 2015 01:39 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama is reportedly aiming to give students studying at community colleges two free years but the Republican-run Congress needs to approve the bill first and a bipartisan appeal.

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