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Bill to protect veterans’ gun rights prompts heated debate in House
Republicans say reforms are needed to restore faith in VA systems. Democrats say the changes could cost lives.
AOC proposes measure to put an end to military recruiting using esports teams, livestreaming
The proposed amendment to the House Appropriations bill would prohibit government funds from supporting military presence on esports platforms.
By Harm Venhuizen
Progressive effort to cut defense fails twice in Congress
Congress went two-for-two swatting down measures to slash the national security budget by $74 billion, rejecting a proposal from Sen. Bernie Sanders to redirect the money toward domestic needs.
By Joe Gould
House defense bill strips Confederate base names, curbs president’s powers in troop deployments
House lawmakers on Tuesday passed their $740.5 billion plan for the annual defense authorization bill, including provisions for a hefty military pay raise next year, new restrictions on the president’s war powers and requirements that the Defense Department rename bases honoring Confederate leaders.
House Democrats vote to block funding for nuclear weapons tests
No funding would be available for live nuclear weapons testing under an amendment the House adopted to its version of the annual defense policy bill.
By Joe Gould
Army esports team denies accusations of violating First Amendment, offering fake giveaways
The Army's esports team is under fire for false giveaway advertisements that led to recruitment pages and banning commenters who asked about war crimes on Twitch and Discord.
By Harm Venhuizen
Loophole in law governing American military use on U.S. soil raises concerns
Sen. Tom Udall is pushing legislation to update the Posse Comitatus Act to include more activated Guard members.
Navy issues new rules on foreign military students and firearms
The changes come after a Saudi military officer opened fire at a Florida base in December, killing three sailors.
New Mexico lawmakers cheer bid to ease Air Force contamination impact
A defense spending bill that's close to clearing Congress is getting praise from members of New Mexico's congressional delegation, who say it includes some relief for communities affected by contamination at Air Force bases in the state and elsewhere around the country.
Army complains to company selling dog tags with biblical scripture. Religious liberties fight ensues
An example of the product is a replica dog tag with the 82nd Airborne Division’s unit emblem on one side and the Bible verse Joshua 1:9 on the other.
By Kyle Rempfer
A veteran’s perspective on Syria: A letter to our leadership
This is a case when service members deserve a private conversation with leaders without fear of reprisal, an officer says.
By Jay Zwirblis