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Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds to end shutdown

The vice president said he believes troops will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the administration will reconfigure funding.

35 hours ago

Trump nominates Lunday as Coast Guard commandant

Lunday has held the service's top leadership post in an acting role since Trump fired Adm. Linda Lee Fagan in January.

By Cristina Stassis

2 days ago

Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals

Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."

By Patricia Kime

6 days ago

Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel

The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.

7 days ago

US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says

Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition

The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."

3 weeks ago