House panel advances DOD policy bill with sweeping acquisition reforms
Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have now approved their initial drafts of the annual defense authorization bill.
Pentagon & Congress
Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Military families may get better access to mental health care
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patients
Individual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.
US strikes Houthi missile sites in retaliation for Red Sea attacks
The strike followed Houthi attack on a merchant vessel Monday.
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days away
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024.
VA attorney disciplined for video mocking Israeli hostages
Some Republican lawmakers had called for harsher action against the employee after she mocked Israeli hostages in a video she posted.
Nonprofit scores military a three out of 10 for extremism prevention
The Western States Center rated the government’s efforts to address what it claimed were the six biggest threats to U.S. democracy.
Houthi attacks continue following multinational strike in Yemen
Houthi rebels launched an attack Friday morning after a U.S.-U.K. strike on more than 60 targets in Yemen.
A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works
Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants instead
Republican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services.
