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After election wins, the number of vets in Congress is going up
At least 92 veterans will be part of the 118th Congress next year.
New solutions are needed to help with the military suicide stigma
New solutions, such as those put forth by the Brandon Act or a Crisis Response Plan, are needed immediately to help with the military suicide crisis, says the author of this commentary.
By Brandon Alward
Lawmakers, former officials surge support for Flournoy to be Biden’s defense secretary
As speculation mounts that Biden may look elsewhere, supporters are flooding to back Michèle Flournoy, long seen as the presumptive nominee.
Key lawmaker hunts paper trail of Pentagon and State Department resistance to Afghanistan troop cuts
A Democratic-led oversight panel is asking the Trump administration for all documents relevant to the Afghanistan withdrawal decision.
By Joe Gould
Democrats blast Esper firing as national security risk
Congressional Democrats have unloaded on President Trump for abruptly firing Defense Secretary Esper.
By Joe Gould
Trump calls reports of Russian bounties on US troops a ‘hoax'
The president criticized the media for reporting allegations that Russian officials paid Taliban units to target American forces.
Congress wrestles with deterring China ― beyond nukes
The U.S. must form a new and creative strategy to deter China using conventional means, experts told Congress.
By Joe Gould
Calls to loved ones reveal rough conditions before sinking
Coast Guard rescuers saved two mariners but couldn't locate the others and suspended the 20-hour search on Wednesday.
Bills seek to improve training, Tricare health coverage for eating disorders among troops, family members
Lawmakers are seeking to expand health care options for troops and military health beneficiaries for treatment of eating disorders.
By Patricia Kime
Congressional task force to examine long-term defense strategy for Russia, China
A new congressional task force has been charged with examining America's long-term national security strategy and help the Pentagon become more innovative.
By Joe Gould