Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Coverage of Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee in the Nexus archive.
- Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate and November election. Here’s what comes next
Lindsey Graham's death triggers a special primary election in South Carolina to fill his Senate seat, with a primary set for August 11 and a possible runoff on August 25. The Senate's Republican majority remains intact as Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint a temporary replacement. Graham's absence impacts legislative processes, including the budget reconciliation for a voter ID bill and defense funding discussions.
- McConnell lays into Pentagon for sitting on $400M in Ukraine aid
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Pentagon for delaying the release of $400 million in Ukraine military aid authorized by Congress. He specifically highlights Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby as a potential obstacle to the aid's distribution.