Combat Veteran, Sexual Assault Survivor Senator Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary In an interview with a radio station in her home state, followed by a written statement, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced...
Marco Rubio Warns China Is America's 'Biggest Threat,' Affirms Value of NATO Alliance Florida Sen. Marco Rubio painted a dark vision of the consequences of America's "unbalanced relationship" with China, echoing...
Austin Failed to Tell Congress or the White House About His Health Problems as Required, Report Says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to...
Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public The secretary of defense is responsible for about 3.4 million people, including 1.2 million active duty service members and 1...
Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., sent a searing letter to Veterans Affairs...
Why Are US Flags Being Flown at Half-Staff on Inauguration Day? Here's what to know about why flags are lowered when a president dies, who can issue that order and how long the process...
Reminders of Jan. 6 Attack Fade in the Capitol as Trump Retakes Power In some ways, it’s like the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021, that shook the foundations of American democracy, never happened.
Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote What was once a ceremonial day with newly elected lawmakers arriving to be sworn into office, often with family, friends and...
Biden Signs Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill that Includes Improvements to Veteran Caregiver, Homelessness Programs More support for home caregivers of aging and disabled veterans and bolstered services for homeless veterans are now law...
Your Military Pay Raise for 2025, Plus Veterans Pension and BAH Updates Under the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, troops in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 will see a 14.5% raise next...
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.