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Lawsuit over Trump’s DC Guard deployment exposes deep partisan divide

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

3 weeks ago

Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction

Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement.

6 weeks ago

This week in Congress: Top military leaders head to Capitol Hill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria

The House rejected Matt Gaetz's war powers resolutions to pull 900 U.S. troops from Syria days after a visit from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.

By Bryant Harris

3 years ago

US military commander in Syria briefed on anti-IS operations

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley met commanders and troops who updated him on the ongoing operations against the Islamic State group.

By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

3 years ago

Tips for generals: how to navigate politics without partisanship

How to stay out of partisan fights in a politically charged environment.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Lawmakers eye caps on attorney fees for Camp Lejeune suits

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman expects legislation on the issue to curb fees lawyers can charge veterans to pass sometime this year.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

After UFO shoot-downs, senators fret over holes in homeland defenses

Lawmakers are eyeing NORAD's capabilities after a suspected Chinese spy balloon and other objects pierced North America's airspace.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

3 years ago

1st missile strike at aerial object over Lake Huron missed

The military went to “great lengths” to make sure the strikes did not put civilians at risk, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

3 years ago

VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session

The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago