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Veterans Of Afghanistan Conflict React To Negotiations Between U.S. And Taliban
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Afghanistan war veterans react to the U.S.-Taliban accord signed over the weekend — one that would start an American troop withdrawal.
Recent U.S. Veterans Are Coming To Consensus On Iran And Iraq — Across Party Lines
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
Veterans groups across the political spectrum have found a growing consensus in favor of winding down American military involvement in the Middle East.
News Brief: Impeachment Markup, U.K. Election, Jersey City Shootings
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee started the process of marking up articles of impeachment against President Trump. Also, British voters go to the polls and the latest on the Jersey City shootings.
Authorities Say They Haven't Identified A Motive In Jersey City Shooting
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
An investigation continues into Tuesday's shooting in Jersey City. Six people, including a police officer and the two suspects, were killed. Authorities say they don't yet know the motive.
Veterans React To 3 Controversial Pardons Issued By President Trump
Monday, November 18, 2019
Veterans are still reacting to President Trump's controversial pardons of three alleged or convicted American war criminals.
A Move To Create More Mentors Among Female Veterans
Monday, November 11, 2019
Dozens of women who work in special operations recently met in Southern California to find ways to encourage female troops to stay in the military or help them transition to rewarding civilian jobs.
VA Inspector General Says Department Is Putting Whistleblowers At Risk
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The office that is supposed to protect whistleblowers inside the Department of Veterans Affairs has instead put them at risk according to the VA inspector general's investigation.
Ex-VA Chief's Book Describes Chaos And Confusion Inside The White House
Monday, October 21, 2019
Dr. David Shulkin has written a memoir about his time as secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration. He says he was pushed out by people who favor privatizing the VA.
Trump Signs Executive Order Forgiving All Federal Student Loan Debt For Disabled Vets
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
President Trump has signed a presidential memorandum that is designed to increase the number of "permanently disabled veterans" who erase their federal student loan debt.
Marine Who Warned Of Insider Threat Should Remain In The Corps, Military Board Says
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Maj. Jason Brezler faced discharge after emailing classified documents over an insecure network. He challenged the Marine Corps' decision, and a board of inquiry recently ruled in his favor.
Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Veterans are warning that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not resolved serious flaws in the way the program is administered.
Federal Judge Denies Jeffrey Epstein Bail During Wait For Sex Trafficking Trial
Thursday, July 18, 2019
A federal judge has denied Jeffrey Epstein's bail request pending his trial for sex trafficking of minors — implying that he remains a danger and is a flight risk.
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein Charged In New York With Sex Trafficking Of Minors
Monday, July 08, 2019
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein has entered a not-guilty plea in federal court. He's accused of sex trafficking charges involving dozens of young girls in New York and Florida.
Military Families Deal With Unintended Consequence Of 2017 Tax Law
Friday, July 05, 2019
Congress has promised, and failed, to fix a quirk of U.S. tax law that penalizes surviving family members of veterans who died while on active duty.
Critics See VA Change As A Move Toward Privatizing The Agency
Thursday, June 06, 2019
A major change in how the Department of Veterans Affairs uses private health care providers goes into effect Thursday amid concerns that it could drain resources from the VA into the private sector.
Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Iraq veteran and presidential candidate, revealed at a campaign event Tuesday that he was treated for PTSD after his deployment and he continues to see a counselor monthly.
Army Surprised By Answers To Its Question: How Has Serving Impacted You?
Monday, May 27, 2019
As part of a Memorial Day tribute, the U.S. Army asked service members to tweet the answer to the question: How has serving impacted you? The answers Army officials got were not what they expected.
Marine Corps Veteran Faces Deportation, Says His Crimes Are Linked To PTSD
Monday, May 13, 2019
In California, U.S. Marine Corps veteran is awaiting deportation to El Salvador. He says the crimes he committed were linked to PTSD from combat in Iraq.
News Brief: Barr On Capitol Hill, Venezuela Update, Visas For Veterans
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Attorney General Barr heads to Capitol Hill to testify. Also, Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, continues to mount his strongest calls yet to oust disputed President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump Administration Has Drastically Dropped Visas For Afghan And Iraqi Interpreters
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Veterans and dozens of lawmakers say they're afraid the promise they made to protect families who assisted U.S. forces is being broken.