Senate rejects proposal to overturn VA’s abortion ban
Senators voted 50-48, quashing an effort to overturn the VA's near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling.
By Patricia Kime
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Nominee to head US nuclear forces sees no need for warhead tests
President Donald Trump issued a directive in October to conduct nuclear weapons tests.
By Jonathan Landay, Reuters
Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime
Opinion
Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it
"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.
By Barry Jesinoski
Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operations
Barack Obama declared the Monroe doctrine "dead." Under Trump, it finds new life.
Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns
Staffing shortages and ineffective ways of ensuring contractors comply with safety standards threaten to derail fire prevention efforts, GAO found.
By Riley Ceder