As U.S. Military Faces Low Recruitment, Senators Argue Biden Diversity Push
A survey found that 5 percent of potential recruits express concern about "wokeness" and 13 percent worry that women and minorities will face discrimination.
Senators Unconcerned Over Economic Impact as They Move Toward TikTok Ban
“Remove the platform, and other platforms will step up to the plate," Democratic Senator Joe Manchin told Newsweek.
Republican Divide Widens Over Debt Limit as Senate Opts for Bipartisanship
“If you're gonna have a party, you got to pay the band, and it's time for us to pay the band," Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy told Newsweek.
Volkswagen Could Give Biden a Major Victory
Senator Mitt Romney told Newsweek the latest reports surrounding Volkswagen's plans to prioritize U.S. investments show "the market at work.”
Democrats 'Disappointed' With Biden's Newest Border Policy
Several Democrats told Newsweek they believed the Biden administration was moving "backward" on its border policy.
Senators Seek Deal to Fight Gun-Fentanyl Smuggling over the Southern Border
“The illicit cross-border economy that smuggles drugs north and weapons south remains a serious risk to ... Arizonans," Senator Sinema told Newsweek.
As Ukraine Calls for More War Aid, U.S. Senators Want Europe to Step Up
“I think what Europe's got to do is start showing up," Florida Senator Rick Scott told Newsweek following a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Ukraine.
As UFOs Breach U.S. Airspace, Senators Say NATO Should Also be 'Concerned'
"I think [our allies] are appropriately concerned because we are all in it together as NATO allies," Senator Roger Wicker told Newsweek.
The Debt Ceiling: How Bad Might Things Get, and Will Congress Raise It?
Louise Sheiner of the Brookings Institution told Newsweek she could "easily see a recession" if the U.S. defaults on its debt.
Republican Warns U.S. Military 'Way Behind' Amid Fears of War With China
GOP members of Congress told Newsweek they backed General Minihan's warning, which predicted a conflict with China could come as early as 2025.
Biden, Pence Classified Documents Put Spotlight on Obama
As more classified materials have been found, some members of Congress are questioning what might be found in other presidents' possession.
Ticketmaster Draws Bipartisan Fire From Congress in Taylor Swift Hearing
“You have brought together Republicans and Democrats in an absolutely unified cause," Senator Richard Blumenthal told the President of Ticketmaster.
Congress Military Vets Worried For National Defense Amid Turmoil in House
"I don't want to see the 118th Congress fall down into chaos," Republican Representative Tony Gonzales told Newsweek.
Elizabeth Warren Pushes Pentagon for Higher Ethical Standards, Lower Costs
Senator Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the importance of a values-driven military and her efforts to reduce defense spending.
Olivet Assembly Chief Mark Spisak Under Scrutiny in Money Laundering Probe
The federal investigation into Olivet University has also reached the highest levels of the World Olivet Assembly church.
GE Under Bipartisan Fire from Senators For Sending U.S. Defense Jobs Abroad
"One of the hardest things to do in any industry is to train the workers who can do manufacturing," an expert said. "Once you lose that capacity, it's gone.”
Exclusive: Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Seeks to Co-chair Bipartisan Veteran Caucus
"I think that we need these veterans to come together and start solving some of these big problems," Gonzales told Newsweek.
Olivet University Faces Accreditor Ultimatum as Probes, Violations Pile Up
“A graduate student doing a Master of Divinity program is now magically a double major, also getting an MBA," a senior academic said regarding Olivet's fraud.
Warren, Hawley Push Online Choice Act Protecting Users, but Can't Get Vote
“The reason is because big tech spends a bajillion dollar lobbying folks," Senator Josh Hawley told Newsweek.
'It's Not a Blank Check': Senator Joni Ernst Eases Ukraine Spending Worries
“That's incredibly important that as the Ukrainians are willing to do the work, allow them to do the work," GOP Senator Joni Ernst told Newsweek.