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House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VA
The VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.
Military wary that shakeup could upend its apolitical nature
“We are unique among militaries,” said Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Democrats blast Esper firing as national security risk
Congressional Democrats have unloaded on President Trump for abruptly firing Defense Secretary Esper.
By Joe Gould
Paratroopers fire 20 TOW missiles in return to large-scale ground combat training
The shoot provided training on a new, wireless anti-tank version of the missile.
By Todd South
Congress may not like when Trump fires an inspector general — but it can’t stop him
No president until Donald Trump had asserted that by reporting findings to Congress, inspectors general were making unconstitutional intrusions into presidential and executive branch prerogative.
By Stanley M. Brand
VA chief of staff tapped to fill open deputy secretary role
The move to make Pamela Powers the acting VA deputy secretary comes almost two months after the abrupt firing of James Byrne.
Trump stepping in as dispute intensifies over aircraft carrier captain’s dismissal
Members of the House Armed Services Committee are calling for the firing of the acting secretary of the Navy.
By Jon Simkins