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Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses
A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.
Ruling vacates Capitol rioters’ sentences, may impact Jan. 6 cases
If the ruling stands, those defendants who have not already completed their prison terms may push for new sentences.
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budget
Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.
White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threat
The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.
Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment charges
Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.
Food stipend angst caused by deployments spur congressional concerns
The issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas.
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possible
Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
Vet who killed Iraqi civilian ordered to jail on Capitol riot charges
Richmond was convicted of manslaughter in 2004 for fatally shooting an Iraqi cow herder in the head while serving in the U.S. Army.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press