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VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028
Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support.
US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikes
The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.
By Tara Copp, AP
LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinic
The Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests.
House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill
Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.
Appeals court rules Trump can deploy National Guard to LA for now
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Retirement snafu affects thousands of Reserve, Guard members
More than 13,000 Guard and Reserve members haven't been receiving their earned government retirement contributions.
By Karen Jowers
USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions
The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.
By Riley Ceder
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says
The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.
Trump’s military deployments to LA raise legal, political concerns
Trump issued a memo to deploy troops to areas where protests are occurring or "likely to occur," which may allow forces to operate in other cities.
700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protests
About 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP