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Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protections
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.
Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominations
The plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.
Army clears convictions of Black soldiers charged in 1917 riot
In all, 19 men were executed and 110 convicted in a series of flawed, racist courts-martial.
By Todd South
Senate may change rule to break Tuberville hold on military promotions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 13, 2023.
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
Tuberville under pressure from Republicans over military holds
Republican senators are holding a meeting to confront Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville about his blockade of almost 400 military nominations.
Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming days
Chamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.
Tuberville to seek floor vote on No. 2 Marine leader
Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to call a floor vote on the nominee for the Corps’ assistant commandant after Gen. Eric M. Smith suffered a health emergency.
By Ashley Murray, The States Newsroom
No updates on top Marine general’s condition after hospitalization
Here's what we know.
Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders
Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.
Opinion
Restrictive abortion laws threaten our national security
Laws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.
By Rep. Jason Crow and Allison Jaslow