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Milley denies working to undermine Trump or civilian control of the military
In his first comments to lawmakers on the controversy, the Joint Chiefs Chairman said his moves in the final days of the Trump presidency were all routine.
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DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week
Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can’t reach a deal on a budget extension.
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Trump’s unofficial advisors on VA had significant access, influence over policy: report
Newly released emails show a larger role for the men than previously reported.
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This week in Congress: Lawmakers confront Pentagon leaders on Afghanistan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 27, 2021.
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Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote
The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.
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Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops
Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location.
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VA zeroes in on gun safety as a way to reduce veteran suicides
Roughly 70 percent of veteran suicide deaths in 2019 involved a firearm.
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Thousands of caregivers may lose monthly stipends under new VA review
Nearly 20,000 caregivers of injured veterans will have their cases re-examined to see if they still qualify for the benefit.
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Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry
Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.
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Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
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Milley denies working to undermine Trump or civilian control of the military
In his first comments to lawmakers on the controversy, the Joint Chiefs Chairman said his moves in the final days of the Trump presidency were all routine.
-
DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week
Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can’t reach a deal on a budget extension.
-
Trump’s unofficial advisors on VA had significant access, influence over policy: report
Newly released emails show a larger role for the men than previously reported.
-
This week in Congress: Lawmakers confront Pentagon leaders on Afghanistan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 27, 2021.
-
Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote
The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.
-
Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops
Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location.
-
VA zeroes in on gun safety as a way to reduce veteran suicides
Roughly 70 percent of veteran suicide deaths in 2019 involved a firearm.
-
Thousands of caregivers may lose monthly stipends under new VA review
Nearly 20,000 caregivers of injured veterans will have their cases re-examined to see if they still qualify for the benefit.
-
Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry
Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.
-
Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
-
Milley denies working to undermine Trump or civilian control of the military
In his first comments to lawmakers on the controversy, the Joint Chiefs Chairman said his moves in the final days of the Trump presidency were all routine.
-
DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week
Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can’t reach a deal on a budget extension.
-
Trump’s unofficial advisors on VA had significant access, influence over policy: report
Newly released emails show a larger role for the men than previously reported.
-
This week in Congress: Lawmakers confront Pentagon leaders on Afghanistan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 27, 2021.
-
Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote
The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.
-
Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops
Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location.
-
VA zeroes in on gun safety as a way to reduce veteran suicides
Roughly 70 percent of veteran suicide deaths in 2019 involved a firearm.
-
Thousands of caregivers may lose monthly stipends under new VA review
Nearly 20,000 caregivers of injured veterans will have their cases re-examined to see if they still qualify for the benefit.
-
Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry
Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.
-
Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year
Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.
