Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense billThe proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.By Patricia Kime6 days ago
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attackDemocrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.10 days ago
Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivorsA congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost. By Patricia Kime11 days ago
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.4 weeks ago
How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White HouseThe question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.By William Plowright, Durham University, The Conversation5 weeks ago
The WWII origins of the (now demolished) East Wing of the White HouseThe White House’s many reconstruction and remodeling efforts since 1792 have drawn media, congressional and public ire. This one has been no different. By Claire Barrett8 weeks ago