Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors
A bill in Congress would significantly increase the amount of disability compensation awarded to veterans with catastrophic injuries…
Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral about attack that killed boat strike survivors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors…
Hegseth Scrutiny Intensifies With Release of Report on Signal Texts
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Hegseth May Have Risked Troops With Signal Texts, Watchdog Finds
The Pentagon watchdog concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have put US troops at risk when he…
Republican Matt Van Epps Wins, Fending Off Upset
Topline Republican Matt Van Epps, who President Donald Trump endorsed, won a special election on Tuesday for a…
Hegseth is scrutinized by Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense…
Hegseth Stands Firm With Opposition to Next-Gen Navy Fighter Jet
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated his opposition to Navy plans to develop its next-generation F/A-XX fighter jet, arguing…
Millions face premium spikes as Congress gridlocks on health care subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies were diminishing in Congress this week as…
Capitol precedent: Bill proposing sanctions on Israel advanced in Congress
An unprecedented bill has been submitted to the US Congress, proposing the imposition of sanctions and the enforcement…
US Congress Orders Probe of Hegseth Boat Order: Washington Post
Republican-led Senate and House committees say they will increase scrutiny of the Pentagon after a report said Defense…
GOP Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection to Congress
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Live updates: Trump wants to ‘permanently pause’ migration to the US from poorer countries
President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek…