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Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal

Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Attacking these targets could cripple Russia’s war machine: Experts

Striking eight targets across Russia could enable Ukraine to break the current stalemate and affect the course of the war, some U.S. experts argue.

By Michael Peck

6 days ago

Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to defend Ukraine

Trump is now offering assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility Monday.

4 weeks ago

After meetings on Russia-Ukraine war, major obstacles to peace remain

There was little concrete progress Monday on the obstacles to ending the war — a deadlock that likely favors Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4 weeks ago

Timely payments for Guard deployed to DC a concern, lawmaker says

A top Senate Democrat is still awaiting clarity on when Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital will be compensated for that military duty.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago