AUSA donates more than $1 million for conference travel amid shutdownThe donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference. By Carla Babb6 days ago
House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure. By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocateAfter Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DCDemocratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdogThe incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of a tough funding fightCongressional leaders are already starting to trade blame for a government shutdown, two months before the funding deadline.3 months ago
