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Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing
The defense secretary took issue with multiple questions, at times talking over Senators at the hearing.
Hegseth didn’t request $137K in military housing upgrades: Official
A U.S. official says the Army instead undertook the repairs on its own since the more than 100-year-old home needed work and security upgrades.
By Tara Copp, AP
VA will end remote work status for thousands of staffers this month
The move to end telework at VA follows instructions from the White House to return most federal employees to their pre-pandemic duty stations.
Federal military spouse workers ‘should’ be able to continue remotely
"We're trying to calm a whole community," said one military spouse advocate who's looking for answers.
By Karen Jowers
Opinion
As a Coast Guard harassment survivor, I support Admiral Fagan’s firing
In this op-ed, a Coast Guard veteran praises President Trump's recent firing of Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan over Operation Fouled Anchor.
By K. Denise Rucker Krepp
Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases
The measure, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, would require federal approval before companies linked to China could acquire land near U.S. bases.
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades
Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.
Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 20, 2025.
Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Watchdog: Pentagon chief’s secret hospital stay ‘unnecessarily’ risky
A Pentagon watchdog found no harm to U.S. national security but said the incident raised the odds of such issues.
Opinion
Hegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senators
In this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.
By Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Tammy Duckworth