The Pentagon Has Never Passed An Audit. Some Senators Want To Change That

May 19, 2021 - 10:13am EDT
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The Pentagon went through its first independent financial audit in 2017. But after three failed attempts, lawmakers are losing their patience. A new bill could impose financial penalties on the DoD.

Sep 21 - 5:13am EDT

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, and defended the Justice Department's investigations into the Jan. 6 insurrection and Hunter Biden.

Sep 21 - 5:13am EDT

Some liberal and conservative voters in the political battleground state of Wisconsin disagree with President Biden's plan to send as much as $24 billion more in aid to Ukraine to fight Russia.

Sep 21 - 5:00am EDT

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill, even as a potential government shutdown looms.

Sep 21 - 5:00am EDT

President Biden isn't doing a lot of campaign events yet. But when he meets donors, he is spending a lot of time talking about the Republican frontrunner, former President Donald Trump.

Sep 21 - 5:00am EDT

The Ukrainian leader will visit Washington Thursday to meet with Congress. Biden has requested $24 billion in new aid to Ukraine, but the funding is in limbo ahead of a possible government shutdown.

Sep 21 - 12:01am EDT

The U.S. census asked for more details about people's race and ethnicity in 2020 than ever before. New results show how many responded with identities such as Irish, Jamaican, Arab and Salvadoran.

Sep 20 - 8:58pm EDT

Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate administration efforts to reduce gun violence.

Sep 20 - 7:42pm EDT

Senate Democrats began holding votes on military promotions after a months-long blockade by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

Sep 20 - 5:02pm EDT

House Republicans in competitive districts could face blowback for impeachment. So far they support investigating allegations