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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.
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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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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.
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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.

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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.
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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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The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.

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The U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.

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US, Iraqi forces kill top Islamic State commander in joint operation

Seven U.S. troops were injured in the raid targeting suspected IS militants in Iraq’s western desert.

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US Army division runs cybersecurity for a far-away brigade

The 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.

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More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarship

All enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.

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Pentagon to unveil new programs to boost quality of life for troops

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base, where he will discuss goals to lower living costs for troops and their families.

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JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected

The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren’t performing well.

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The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is leaving the Middle East

The carrier has been operating alongside the Abraham Lincoln in recent weeks amid fears of war breaking out between Israel and Iran.

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Congress moves to fix VA budget gap, but time is running out

House and Senate leaders hope to approve $3 billion in extra funding for Veterans Affairs benefits checks by Sept. 20.

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Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate

Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.

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Leo Shane III

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The endorsed candidates are vying for elected positions that range from city council seats to the U.S. Senate.

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