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Military spouses head to the Hill, push for removal of barriers to small businesses to boost retention

Advocates aim to introduce the Military Spouse Small Business Recognition Act, arguing it could improve access to capital, national security and retention.

By Cristina Stassis

7 weeks ago

National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest

Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.

8 months ago

Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress

The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.

8 months ago

Dem senator to oppose military honors for Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, has expressed disgust at plans to honor participants in the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone

VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.

By Aliya Sternstein

10 months ago

Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023

Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

14 months ago