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Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds to end shutdown

The vice president said he believes troops will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the administration will reconfigure funding.

2 days ago

Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026

The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.

By Patricia Kime

2 days ago

Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance

In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.

By Karen Jowers

2 days ago

Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown

While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.

6 days ago

Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals

Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."

By Patricia Kime

6 days ago

Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders

DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.

9 days ago