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House passes sweeping veterans benefits bill with polarizing tactic

The package includes more than 60 provisions, but its most contentious measure would change how the VA rates sleep apnea and tinnitus.

3 Iranian-backed men indicted in attempted plot on RAF Fairford

Three men, with one working from jail, allegedly conspired to commit around 20 terrorist attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including the plot on RAF Fairford, on behalf of Iran-aligned terrorist networks.
House Republicans sidestep effort to impeach Hegseth

In a 211 to 204 vote, House Republicans sent proposed impeachment articles against Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, quashing the effort.

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Check out the free or discounted food, attractions, services and products available to veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday.
Pentagon can’t track millions of F-35 spare parts, watchdog finds

The GAO reported that while the DoD’s F-35 program “is the costliest in its history,” the department “struggles to account” for its parts.
Jimmy Stewart kept a secret war journal. It will never be published.

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Judges close part of ICC Afghanistan investigations that could look at US troops

The International Criminal Court will close investigations into Afghanistan that previously looked at alleged crimes by U.S. troops and focus only on actions of the Taliban.

Congress has access to IVF. Military families like mine do not.

The U.S. government asks military families to accept a lot. It should not deny us the medical care we need to have children, this active-duty soldier writes.
Democrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill

The measures call for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on weapons technology development.
Trump claims arch at Arlington National Cemetery would honor military personnel, veterans

During his Veterans Day speech Wednesday, Trump said an arch he plans to build at the cemetery’s entrance would honor those who served.

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Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth’s delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The U.S. Army sentinel moved toward the group and, from a distance, shouted toward them: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”

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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.

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Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft

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Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowers

Veterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.

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Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process.

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