Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest dutyThe commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.By Tara Copp, AP12 hours ago
Air Force to manage new militarized zone along US-Mexico borderMilitary personnel will patrol and stop trespassers along the stretch of land, which spans 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Texas.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher15 hours ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III6 days ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus ActA federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles.11 days ago
The history of presidents activating US troops on American soilU.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.By Claire Barrett13 days ago