House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation
A bill that encompasses two popular pieces of legislation — the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act — has been stalled.
By Patricia Kime
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Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
Pentagon negotiators are pressing contractors to move much faster to boost output.
By Mike Stone, Reuters
Lawmakers raise concerns over leadership of VA’s electronic medical records overhaul
Two top department officials have stepped down from the effort in recent days, prompting questions about the $10-billion project.
John McCain — war hero, political giant — dies at 81
John McCain, the onetime Navy pilot and longtime lawmaker, was among the best known veterans in America, and has arguably been the most influential and consistent military advocate for the Republican Party over the last three decades.
Congressman accused of abusing campaign funds denies any wrongdoing
California Republican and Marine Corps veteran Duncan Hunter called the indictment against him a political attack aimed at hurting his re-election chances.
MUX program moves forward despite steep cuts
Congress cut more than half the funding for the MUX drone.
By Shawn Snow
Duncan Hunter, GOP lawmaker and Marine vet, indicted on corruption charges
Rep. Duncan Hunter, one of the most prominent combat veterans in Congress, was indicted along with his wife on corruption charges related to the misuse of campaign funds on Tuesday, U.S. prosecutors said.
Failure to launch? Trump’s Space Force faces Senate skeptics
If President Donald Trump wants his proposed Space Force to have a life beyond a campaign rally applause line, his administration will have to win over skeptics of both parties, especially in the U.S. Senate.
By Joe Gould
JTAC called in airstrikes despite softball-sized hole in his back after being shot
A collapsed lung and broken bones couldn't keep this airman from saving the rest of his team.
By J.D. Simkins
Military contractors will get full housing stipend payouts in 2019, but not troops
While military families will see a dip in their housing funds, lawmakers will keep some contractors from absorbing the same financial hit.
Trump says he has ‘no problem’ shutting down government
Trump's suggestion puts him at odds with members of his own party in Congress, where many Republicans are facing tough re-election fights this November.
Congress looks to gut funding for the Corps’ futuristic sea drone
The Senate approved $100 million for the MUX drone in its version of the defense bill in June.
By Shawn Snow