Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
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Navy fires commanding officer of USS Wyoming
Cmdr. Robert Moreno was fired due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.
By Riley Ceder
Navy cannibalizing materiel for spare parts, watchdog says
Because of delays relying on vendors, Navy maintainers have been forced to scavenge parts from submarines and grounded aircraft.
By Riley Ceder
Trump’s National Guard use sets up legal clash testing executive power
Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.
Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal
A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.
By Hope Hodge Seck
New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere
The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Trump’s “America First” agenda to defend the homeland, with China a key focus.
By Carla Babb