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VA to recoup nearly $10 million in mistaken bonuses to senior staffers

The money was designed to help retain employees with in-demand skills but was awarded improperly to 170 senior officials.

Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status

The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.

Total of overdue VA disability claims balloons to almost 300,000

The number of overdue cases hasn't been that high since 2014.

Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military families

Inpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.

Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal

The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.

Poor oversight leaves military barracks in dire condition, report says

The watchdog report documented widespread housing issues with the barracks already familiar to many lower-ranking service members across the armed forces.

Southeast Asia nations hold joint navy drills near South China Sea

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has begun its first joint naval exercise.

Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia

President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Opinion

Why improve Ukraine’s deep-strike capability?

Some NATO members have decided that providing deep-strike weaponry is important for Ukraine’s defense and worth any risk of escalation.

Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran

The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.