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House says no to returning Confederate memorial to Arlington
An amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.
Military families battle mold, rodents and more at Washington base
Military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord say reforms adopted in 2019 have done little to improve housing conditions.
By Kaylee Tornay, InvestigateWest
Defense bill work ramps up, but Senate keeps debate out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 19, 2023.
Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block border attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that he could order his troops to try to seize more land in Ukraine to protect bordering Russian territory.
Opinion
Trump faces Espionage Act charges, which covers a lot more than spying
Spy cases are rare. More typically, the act applies to the unauthorized gathering, possessing or transmitting of certain sensitive government information.
By Joseph Ferguson and Thomas A. Durkin, Loyola University Chicago
Congress’ critical annual defense policy work kicks off this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 12, 2023.
Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honor
French President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.
By Tara Copp
Biden thanks Air Force Academy grads for choosing ‘service over self’
More than 900 academy graduates are becoming second lieutenants in either the Air Force or Space Force.
Graduating Air Force cadets prepare for visit by commander in chief
President Joe Biden will give the commencement address at the Air Force Academy’s graduation Thursday.
By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado Newsline