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Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requests
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes.
Why an Army Special Forces vet remains in custody on Jan. 6 charges
Special Forces veteran Jeffrey McKellop remains in custody nearly three years after being accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
Judge declines to dismiss case against Marine vet in NYC subway death
Daniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely.
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patients
Individual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days away
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024.
British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100
British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.
Army veteran gets over four years in prison for Capitol riot role
Army veteran William Chrestman pleaded guilty in October to obstructing the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College vote.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press