Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez3 weeks ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Congress passes third stopgap funding bill instead of full FY24 budgetCongress passed a third stopgap funding bill as it races to pass a full FY24 defense budget to avoid a year-long CR that would disrupt Pentagon operation.By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson4 months ago
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quicklyThe House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner4 months ago
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusationsLawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Senior intel official sexually harassed woman at work, report findsThe overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Marine embassy security guard dies on duty in Republic of CongoLance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Senate passes final defense policy billThe compromise bill authorizes limited assistance for Ukraine, implements AUKUS and institutionalizes a nuclear weapon.By Bryant Harris5 months ago
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issuesSenators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red SeaAfter three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press5 months ago
Mental health not costing many troops security clearances, data showsDebunking the "pervasive myth" regarding mental health and security clearances.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Davis Winkie6 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News6 months ago