Catholic clergy from Holy Name College had been serving at Walter Reed for nearly two decades before being barred from entry late last month. The formal legal opinion from Attorney General Mark Brnovich does not hold the force of law. Several Republican governors are arguing that National Guard troops aren't subject to federal vaccine mandates. Retired Maj. Gen. Michael “Mick” McGuire, an Air Force Academy graduate, is the second major Republican looking to unseat Democrat Mark Kelly. Nothing like breaking a sweat in a suit before giving a press conference. The Senate was poised to confirm Colin Kahl to be the undersecretary of defense for policy as two Republicans were expected to be absent for a pair of votes due to family emergencies. Democrats are calling for Austin's speedy confirmation. Meet the two lead contenders to replace Rep. Mac Thornberry in the coming weeks as the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. The two service members were performing official duties for the president, Marine Corps officials said in a statement. The second night of the Republican convention brought focus on Trump's responsibilities as commander in chief. Load More