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Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers

An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.

By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press

3 days ago

Federal employee arrested after ‘active shooter hoax’ at NJ base

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press

3 days ago

Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military

Trump told a gathering of military leaders they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.”

By Carla Babb

4 days ago

Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services

Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.

By Karen Jowers

4 days ago

VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims

The employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 days ago

West Point violating First Amendment with professor crackdown: Lawsuit

A West Point professor has filed a lawsuit against the school, arguing it violates the First Amendment by banning professors' opinions in the classroom.

12 days ago