Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
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Latest US strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 6, Hegseth says
It's the 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs, with Hegseth blaming the Tren de Aragua gang for operating the vessel in the Caribbean.
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89
During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
By Ken Miller
Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft account
The state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.
By Zamone Perez
Jill Biden launches campaign outreach to veterans, military families
The new group aims to engage and mobilize millions of veterans and military families to vote to reelect President Joe Biden.
By Darlene Superville
Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans
Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.
Military investigators raid contractors near Army’s training HQ
The raid involved multiple facilities of the Orlando-based Cole Engineering Services, that company confirmed.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Congressman’s former commander confirms disputed Bronze Star
Rep. Troy Nehls claims he received two Bronze Stars, but a news investigation found only one in his official military records.
By Isaac Yu, The Texas Tribune
Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
By Karen Jowers
Texas Congressman defends military record amid combat badge scandal
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls has apparently stopped wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge that the Army revoked and removed from his service record last year.
By Isaac Yu, The Texas Tribune
How did over 100 military gravestones end up at a house in Hawaii?
A homeowner discovered gravestones from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in her yard, but how they got there is a mystery.
By Ben Angarone, Honolulu Civil Beat