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Former Washington Metropolitan Police Department officer Michael Fanone leaves Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's office after hand delivering a letter as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

Veterans urge top House Republicans to condemn political violence

Veterans, law enforcement officers, and others signed a letter calling on top Republicans in the U.S. House to publicly condemn political violence.

5 months ago

US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters

The U.S. House easily passed legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for Afghans who worked for the American military to relocate to the U.S.

23 months ago

Lawmakers seek Transition Assistance Program change to increase civilian success

A house bill introduced Thursday would make changes to how servicemembers are placed into TAP counseling pathways.

By Zach England

3 years ago

Explainer: Can Congress reverse Trump’s order to remove troops from Syria?

On Oct. 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a nonbinding resolution opposing his move, with strong bipartisan support.

4 years ago

Meet the unstoppable Mr. Smalls

He would go on to share intelligence with the U.S. Navy, fight in 17 naval battles, rise to the rank of major general, overcome illiteracy, publish a newspaper, win state and congressional offices, serve as a U.S. collector of customs and become master of his master’s plantation house. But first he had to hijack a Confederate steamer.

By Gerald S. Henig, America's Civil War Magazine

4 years ago

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