Abortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year. VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill. Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman. The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group. “Masters of the Air” debuts Jan. 26 on Apple TV+. The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s. The show will launch on Apple TV+ with a two-episode debut on Jan. 26, 2024. The show is slated to launch with a two-episode debut on Jan. 26, 2024, with new episodes dropping each following Friday. "If and when we choose to respond, we’ll do so at a time of our choosing." Some lawmakers want individual votes on high-ranking military posts to ensure that the leadership gaps don't get worse. Load More