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Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote
A widely debated veterans bill was pulled from a House vote Thursday amid controversy.
By Patricia Kime
West Point and Annapolis officials probe possible ‘white power’ hand signs at Army-Navy game
The Army and Navy academies are looking into hand signs flashed by students that can be associated with “white power” and were televised during the Army-Navy football game on Saturday, school officials said.
What surprised Will Roper about hackers
A top official wasn't surprised that ethical hackers, invited to crack actual operational systems, managed to get in. But he was surprised how.
By Mark Pomerleau
A dent to Feres: Troops to be able to file claims — but not sue — for medical malpractice
A new claims system will be set up for military members to file for malpractice compensation. But it won't be easy.
By Patricia Kime
Budget bill loaded with military personnel policies advances in House
The defense authorization act had drawn criticism from some progressives over policy priorities dropped during negotiations.
Defense policy deal creates Space Force, sidesteps border wall controversy
Lawmakers involved in annual defense authorization negotiations finalized a sweeping deal late Monday.
By Joe Gould
This week in Congress: The big defense authorization bill is finally finished
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 9, 2019.
Air Force: More airspace needed around Holloman for F-16s
The Air Force is seeking more airspace for training F-16 fighter pilots at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo.
Lawmakers seek answers on rising military and veterans suicide rates
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand raised concerns about "toxic leadership" and Pentagon policies that require commands to be notified in some mental health cases.
By Patricia Kime