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Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Marine vet who asked for donations to send Marine families to Disney resorts pocketed money, feds say
According to feds, Simpson raised about $481,000 but pocketed nearly $391,000.
By Shawn Snow
Coast Guard member reprimanded for flashing controversial gesture on MSNBC
He was upbraided in administrative letter of censure signed by Capt. John Reed, the head of Hurricane Florence response efforts in Charleston, S.C.
Navy SEAL charged with war crimes to remain in the brig
Navy Region Southwest spokesman Brian O’Rourke told Navy Times that Capt. Aaron Rugh issued a ruling that keeps Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 39, behind bars until his trial begins.
By Carl Prine
Pentagon briefs senators on Syria plans, leaving unanswered questions
Pentagon officials briefed lawmakers amid confusion over plans to implement President Trump’s order for U.S. troops to withdraw from Syria.
By Joe Gould
Guantanamo skipper indicted for lying about affair with dead man’s wife, details of scuffle
Capt. John R. Nettleton is accused of misleading investigators, superiors and subordinates regarding the events leading up to a civilian man's 2015 death on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters as Russia begins joint patrols near Manbij
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that Turkey will not refrain from military action to protect its borders from what he describes as threats posed by Syrian Kurdish fighters.
Why a Chinese officer said South China Sea island fortification is driven by ‘threats’
China may further fortify man-made islands in the South China Sea depending on threats faced by the outposts, a Chinese naval officer said Wednesday.
Trump ‘may’ declare emergency to redirect Pentagon funds to border wall
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may yet declare a national emergency to get around Congress and build a border wall, if spending talks fail.
By Joe Gould