Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise? By Leah Rosenbaum3 weeks ago
Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefitsA provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
First-ever provision for psychedelic studies included in defense billAny member of the military with either post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury can take part in a clinical study.By Zamone Perez19 months ago
Zelenskyy asks Congress for more air defenses as Ukraine aid dwindlesZelenskyy faces an uphill battle on Capitol Hill as he asks for more Ukraine aid to unlock air defenses he says are crucial for victory over Russia.By Bryant Harris19 months ago
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University on Monday.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press19 months ago
Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back payA Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.By Leo Shane III20 months ago
Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacksThe Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.By Bryant Harris20 months ago
Bidens start Thanksgiving week by having dinner with service membersPresident Joe Biden is set to visit naval installations in Virginia for an early kickoff to the Thanksgiving holiday week.20 months ago
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communicationsPresident Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.By Didi Tang, The Associated Press20 months ago
Biden says America’s veterans are ‘the steel spine of this nation’President Joe Biden marked Veterans Day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.20 months ago
Advocates push Supreme Court to expand veterans education benefits A decision on the case could impact as many as 1.7 million veterans.By Leo Shane III21 months ago
US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, IsraelSecretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.By Bryant Harris21 months ago