Daily News Roundup

Trump claimed that Democrats would use military and overseas absentee ballots to 'cheat' in the election, but experts say the system makes that nearly impossible

Experts say widespread voter fraud in military and overseas citizens ballots would be very difficult, given the nature of the system.

More troops could be mobilized to help with Hurricane Helene relief

About 7,000 Guardsmen and 1,000 active duty troops are already deployed as part of relief efforts in the Southeast.

Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns

The website is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election, the group warned.

Trump downplays troop brain injuries from Iran attack as ‘headaches’

“What does injured mean?” Trump said. “You mean because they had a headache?"

Iran fires missiles at Israel

The Israeli military says Iran has fired missiles at Israel and is warning Israelis to shelter in place.

VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates

Department of Justice officials are looking into whether the actions by VA staff warrant criminal charges.

WATCH: Russian fighter jet flies within feet of US F-16 near Alaska

The close encounter comes after a series of Russian incursions into the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone just beyond U.S. sovereign airspace.

Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 drone

The attack comes as the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip approaches.

US airstrikes in Syria kill 37 militants tied to ISIS, al-Qaida

U.S. Central Command said it struck Syria on Tuesday, targeting a senior militant from the al-Qaida-linked Hurras al-Deen group and eight others.

Marines barely meet annual recruiting goals, but see encouraging signs

The Marines brought in one member above their enlisted recruiting goal for the ending fiscal year.

National Guard troops deploy for Hurricane Helene relief

Nearly 6,000 National Guard members have deployed to the Southeast, rescuing flood victims, clearing roads and providing vital supplies.

VA leaders in New York accused of delaying critical medical visits

In one case, a veteran with esophageal cancer had radiation therapy incorrectly denied for several months before dying from the illness.

Fewer vets will be on the November ballot for Congress this year

Of the 75 congressional candidates this cycle with a combat zone deployment, 62 of them served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.

Opinion

The case for giving Ukraine long-range striking power in Russia

The U.S. could benefit Ukraine by doing more to help it to conduct long-range strikes in Russia, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Months after Biden’s promise to pardon LGBTQ vets, only 8 have applied

Advocates say the confines are too narrow and the process too cumbersome, dashing hopes that the president’s act of clemency would erase decades of stigma.

Opinion

Why food insecurity remains a challenge for troops and their families

The unique challenges and lived experiences of service members result in a disproportionate rate of food insecurity, the authors of this op-ed write.