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Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis in ‘replica’ of DC crackdown
Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis, calling it a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.
Guardsmen and reservists could see big boosts in hazard pay, education benefits under new plans
Plans to increase the part-time troops compensation have bipartisan support but an unclear path ahead.
Waiting for your military tenant bill of rights? Here’s where it stands
The new law provides a wide range of rights for military tenants.
By Karen Jowers
Court rules again to give veterans access to both Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill education benefits
Federal officials have two months to appeal the ruling or start paying out potentially billions in new education benefits.
For-profit college’s access to veteran education benefits the focus of new investigation
Lawmakers are taking another look at the "90/10" rule that encourages schools to target veterans.
Senate sends Trump defense bill with federal parental leave, 3.1% pay raise for Pentagon personnel
The Senate on Tuesday voted to send to President Donald Trump an annual defense policy bill that combines a $738 billion Pentagon budget blueprint with legislation to provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Congress takes aim at Syrian war crimes, Russian aggression
Congress on Tuesday ratcheted up pressure on Syria, Russia and China while making it more difficult for the Trump administration to reduce commitments to allies from Europe to Asia.
Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense
Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.
By Joe Gould