Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year. Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored. The issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas. Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved. 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. Load More