Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fightsThe U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.By Jen Judson2 months ago
Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment chargesWhistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusationsLawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issuesSenators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
VA officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment are reassignedWhistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
House passes a 45-day funding plan, sends it to Senate as clock ticksWith hours to go before the midnight deadline to fund the government, the Senate was also in for a rare weekend session and prepared to act next.By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking7 months ago
Pentagon receives additional UFO reports, no sign of aliens The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.16 months ago
Pentagon has received ‘several hundreds’ of new UFO reportsOne reason for the hundreds of new reports may be the outreach the department has done to destigmatize the reporting of potential encounters.17 months ago
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolutionRecord-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.By Joe Gould20 months ago
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.By Joe Gould20 months ago
‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservativesNew research points to magic mushrooms' therapeutic value and veterans who have used them to treat PTSD have become advocates.2 years ago
House approves short-term bill averting federal shutdownSenate passage, expected soon, will send the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature.2 years ago