Nomination rules, defense policy headline the week in Congress

Nomination rules, defense policy headline the week in Congress

The annual defense policy bills dominate the House and Senate floor agenda this week, with Senate Republicans also looking to speed up the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees. The Senate’s goal is to finish up its version of the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill by the end of the week. Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has filed a substitute amendment including a manager’s package of generally noncontrovers…