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Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
By Karen Jowers
National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28
The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.
Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump
The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.
Republican lawmakers eager for Trump to expand military use on US soil
As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.
Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, House GOP report says
U.S. technological know-how is being diverted to modernize China's military, warns the report by House Republicans on the Select Committee on China.
By Didi Tang and Collin Binkley, The Associated Press
3 GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC
Three Republican-led states are deploying National Guard members to Washington to help the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.
By Matt Brown
West Virginia sends National Guard to DC at Trump team’s request
West Virginia is sending 300 to 400 National Guard troops to assist in the Trump administration's effort to overhaul policing in the nation's capital.
Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms
The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies
Hegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.
Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems
But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.
By Karen Jowers