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.
Pentagon & Congress
Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama
The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.
Soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is back in US hands
The announcement of Pvt. Travis King’s release surprised some observers who had expected North Korea to drag out his detention.
Lawmakers demand accountability after VA loses track of vets’ claims
Nearly 100,000 cases were delayed because of technical problems with the VA's web site software.
OPTEMPO, ‘resource shortfalls’ plague Alaska brigade: leaked report
The external assessment, a climate improvement tool, also praised the unit’s ‘pride’ and ‘cohesion’ at lower levels.
White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national security
About 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.
82nd Airborne Chorus to compete in America’s Got Talent finals
The chorus will perform on NBC on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. EST.
VA officials sound alarm on uptick in veterans benefits scams
The department is launching a new outreach effort to help veterans spot potential fraud before they become victims.
Race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before mussels destroy them
Seemingly unstoppable invasive quagga mussels from Russia and Ukraine threaten U.S. maritime history.
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coup
The decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.
Russian strikes in Ukraine’s city of Odesa damage port, grain silo
Ukraine’s air force reported downing all Russian drones launched overnight, but one of 12 Kalibr missiles and two P-800 Oniks cruise missiles got through.
