Pentagon aims to cut 14 defense advisory boards, including DACOWITSThe Pentagon is looking to cut 14 different defense advisory groups, including the 74-year-old Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.By Hope Hodge Seck24 hours ago
Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requestsSen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes. By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readinessSen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if the DOD has considered the effects on troops' dental health if communities don't add fluoride to drinking water.By Karen Jowers8 days ago
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military familiesThe three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.By Karen Jowers12 days ago
Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK. By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approachesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025. By Leo Shane III13 days ago