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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.

2 days 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.

11 days 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

8 weeks 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

8 weeks ago

US offers military funeral honors to Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt

Babbitt was shot dead while attempting to climb through the broken window of a barricaded door leading to the Speaker’s Lobby inside the Capitol.

2 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

4 months ago