Новости за 22.12.2018

Across the vast bureaucracy, from custodians who clean buildings to the people who maintain the nuclear-weapons stockpile, federal employees sought to figure out whether they will be paid and whether they will fall into the category of "excepted" workers who would be expected to show up no matter how long the shutdown lasts.

Michelle Schonzeit, chief ranger for Independence National Historical Park, sued the Park Service Friday in federal court alleging sexual discrimination in their treatment of her, and retaliation against her when she complained that less qualified men were being promoted over her.

America is racing Russia and China to develop a worldwide hypersonic strike weapon that can reach anywhere in the world within hours — and Pentagon officials say it's time for American defense contractors to move from science and research to full-scale production of those systems.

Another 550 active-duty servicemembers made in back to their home stations this week from deployments at the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Northern Command officials said Friday.

Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., led the House Veterans' Affairs Committee for two years, during which time he successfully garnered bipartisan support to follow through on numerous, weighty goals. However, it appeared likely Friday that he would fall short on one.