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Lawmakers urge troops to refuse illegal orders in video
President Trump called for lawmakers from the video to be arrested and put on trial in a Truth Social post.
By Riley Ceder
Defense Department should take a larger role in coronavirus testing, key lawmaker says
HASC Chairman Adam Smith says massive amounts of testing will be needed to return America to normal operations.
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 J.D. Simkins
In speaking truth to power, Captain Crozier made us proud
The aircraft carrier commander will likely never be promoted to rear admiral because he put the welfare of his sailors above his career.
By Lawrence J. Korb
Fired Theodore Roosevelt skipper tests positive for COVID-19
The commander began exhibiting symptoms before he was removed from the warship on Thursday, two of his classmates told the New York Times.
Defense Secretary insists Trump didn’t order firing of Theodore Roosevelt commander
Secretary Mark Esper called the dismissal reasonable but said a full investigation is underway.
SECDEF issues guidelines for how troops will start wearing face coverings in public to prevent COVID-19 spread
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said guidance on the face coverings will be issued this weekend.
Biden blasts firing of Theodore Roosevelt commander as Trump dismisses criticism
The former vice president said the move was one of poor judgement by military leadership.
Trump says VA won’t collect debts, will extend benefits deadlines amid coronavirus outbreak
The move is designed to ease financial pressures on vets amid the pandemic.
Trump administration made last minute fix to issue of seniors receiving stimulus checks
We are calling on the administration to immediately reverse its course and automatically add the benefits that these individuals have the right to receive.
By Will Attig