Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 22, 2024. The defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024. Republican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services. Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016. The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month. Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the annual defense authorization bill into law later this month. Load More