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Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

Republican lawmakers eager for Trump to expand military use on US soil

As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.

10 days ago

3 GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC

Three Republican-led states are deploying National Guard members to Washington to help the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.

By Matt Brown

4 weeks ago

Senate confirms new top Navy leader, vice chief for Space Force

Adm. Daryl Caudle, who has been the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since 2021, was approved as the next chief of naval operations.

By Leo Shane III and Riley Ceder

7 weeks ago

Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year

The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Work on annual defense authorization bill will wait until September

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 28, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago