Putin agrees to ceasefire on energy, infrastructure targets in Ukraine
The Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
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Russian drone debris downs power lines near Ukraine nuclear plant
Russia “is likely trying to expand and diversify its arsenal of drones," according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank.
By Hanna Arhirova
US Senate votes down $50B defense infrastructure boost
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected a Republican proposal to add $50 billion in defense infrastructure spending to Democrats’ budget resolution.
By Joe Gould
Space Force should make its case for legal changes to help launch ranges: lawmakers
The Space Force may need legal changes to pursue its "Range of the Future."
Will ‘BRAC for VA’ lead to veterans hospital closures or building more clinics?
Department leaders are expected to announce the names of the new Asset and Infrastructure Review commissioners later this month.
Air Force to focus 2022 construction funds on Europe, Pacific and nukes
The Air Force plans to funnel next year’s military construction dollars toward bolstering its facilities across Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as well as preparing to bring on a new generation of nuclear weapons, officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
Bill seeks to bolster National Guard’s role in cyber response
A new bill aims to improve governors' ability to decide when and how to deploy their state’s National Guard to respond to cyber threats.
By Mark Pomerleau
Multiple VA medical centers may be rebuilt under Biden’s infrastructure plan
VA officials estimate 10 to 15 facilities could be completely replaced under spending plans outlined in the package.
More veterans finding work as unemployment rates drop again
The unemployment rate among all U.S. veterans last month was 5.0 percent.
Citing mega hack, lawmakers urge Trump to sign defense bill full of cyber protections
"We’ve got to get this defense bill passed because there’s so much to help us defend ourselves,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyber Solarium Commission.
By Joe Gould