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National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest

Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.

3 weeks ago

Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress

The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.

5 weeks ago

Dem senator to oppose military honors for Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, has expressed disgust at plans to honor participants in the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone

VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.

By Aliya Sternstein

3 months ago

Veteran gets life sentence for plotting FBI attack after Jan. 6 arrest

Marine veteran Edward Kelley was one of the first rioters to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

5 months ago

Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023

Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

6 months ago