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Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fix
The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
Russian bounties on American troops further strain Trump’s bond with veterans
Trump's relationship with the nation's military community has been frequently strained.
VA’s protective equipment supplies inadequate for second wave of coronavirus, officials warn
Department hospitals have a 30-day supply of PPE, but officials say six months would be needed for a surge in cases this fall.
Lawmakers want must-pass defense bill to protect protesters from the military
Outraged Democrats plan to use the massive defense budget and policy bill to fight President Donald Trump’s push to use the U.S. military to quell days of riots, and they may seek defense cuts to do it.
By Joe Gould
Senate confirms Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite
The U.S. Senate confirmed a new Navy secretary, Kenneth “K.J.” Braithwaite, by voice vote on Thursday.
‘Tarnished’ culture within Navy must be fixed, secretary nominee warns
Kenneth Braithwaite, the White House pick to lead the service, said he worries sailors have lost trust in their commanders.
Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus
Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.
By Aaron Mehta
VA pledges more masks for medical staff who were rationing supplies
Some medical center employees had been receiving only one mask a week to protect against infection.
Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses
The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits "offset" which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.
By Dylan Gresik
Booted by Trump’s team, ex-Navy Secretary Spencer stumps for Democratic rival
They hope to woo Virginia voters as the Super Tuesday primaries loom.
By Carl Prine
Key Republicans seek ban on intel sharing with countries that use Huawei
The legislation could potentially downgrade America’s “special relationship” with the U.K., which is reportedly expected to grant Chinese telecom giant Huawei some access to its nascent 5G network.
By Joe Gould