Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest dutyThe commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.By Tara Copp, AP30 hours ago
US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from DemsSaturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartialityFormer Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointmentsCongress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reformsThe president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
