US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify needU.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.By Todd South13 hours ago
JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.By Leo Shane III6 days ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers6 months ago
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aidIn a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III6 months ago
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issuesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ yearsMarine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press7 months ago
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rallyThe Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Legal challenges may nullify military votes for Trump in 2 primariesWill your absentee vote for Trump be counted if he's kicked off the ballot in Colorado or Maine?By Karen Jowers7 months ago
Biden blasts Trump’s remarks on NATO as uninformed and unsafeThe former president suggested he would not defend NATO countries if they are attacked by Russia in the future.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another monthDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointmentsA new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better careNew Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.By Karen Jowers8 months ago