Veteran gets life sentence for plotting FBI attack after Jan. 6 arrestMarine veteran Edward Kelley was one of the first rioters to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press8 days ago
Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press8 weeks ago
Defense budget debate devolves into fight over Hegseth’s controversiesObjections over Republican plans to boost defense spending by $150 billion focused largely on the defense secretary's leadership. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Trump pardons Navy veteran convicted in Capitol riotThomas Caldwell, a retired Navy intelligence officer, was tried alongside Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes but acquitted of seditious conspiracy.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press3 months ago
Vet’s Capitol riot pardon covers separate weapons case: ProsecutorsThe DOJ said an Army veteran's separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified info is covered by Trump’s pardon.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press5 months ago
Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Hegseth for justifications and transparency before any decisions to dismiss senior uniformed leaders.By Leo Shane III5 months ago