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Man arrested in alleged assault of former US Sen. Martha McSally
Former U.S. Sen. Martha McSally, an Air Force veteran, reported that she was molested while jogging in Iowa.
Pentagon takes budget cuts ‘seriously’ ahead of congressional battles
Defense Secretary Austin is responding to a Democratic query that details the impact of proposed GOP budget on the Pentagon.
Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage
A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
By Paul Hammel, The Nebraska Examiner
As 2 of the ‘MARSOC 3’ go on trial for homicide, the 3rd gets immunity
In a trial that started Tuesday, Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter.
Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement
Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy's spending agreement won't cut military spending, but they're also brainstorming Pentagon savings.
Fears of the next government shutdown loom months ahead of deadline
Comments from Republican House leaders on their fiscal priorities have prompted concerns that a budget deal may be more difficult than ever.
Army vet, Navy petty officer stopped gunman at Colorado gay club
Authorities say Fierro and Thomas James, a Navy petty officer, stopped the shooter after he began spraying bullets inside Club Q on Saturday night.
By Jesse Bedayn and Sam Metz
Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge
Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.
By Todd South
Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.
Chasing pavement: Offutt’s massive runway renovation enters home stretch
The 18-month overhaul is expected to finish in September or October
Biden’s Ukraine aid package is getting super-sized by Congress
Lawmakers unveiled a $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package on Wednesday that took President Joe Biden’s request for weapons and training for Ukrainian forces and put it on steroids.
By Joe Gould