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Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike

The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.

By Leo Shane III

29 hours ago

House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

36 hours ago

Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.

Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?

By Leah Rosenbaum

3 weeks ago

Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

3 weeks ago

Congressional defense plans slowed by unsettled reconciliation debate

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 23, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets

The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago