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Lawmakers condemn Trump’s use of Guard, active-duty troops in LA
Congressional Democrats and administration critics condemned President Donald Trump’s decision this weekend to federalize National Guard troops in California as a serious breach of standards for the involvement of the military in domestic affairs. “Such unilateral action, taken without consultation with local leaders, risks escalating tensions rather than calming them,” Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and...[Read More]
Lawmakers condemn Trump’s use of Guard, active-duty troops in LA
Congressional Democrats and administration critics condemned President Donald Trump’s decision this weekend to federalize National Guard troops in California as a serious breach of standards for the involvement of the military in domestic affairs. “Such unilateral action, taken without consultation with local leaders, risks escalating tensions rather than calming them,” Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and...[Read More]
Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases
Senate Republicans are ramping up efforts to restrict foreign government investment in U.S. real estate near American military bases, calling it a looming risk for troops’ safety and national security. On Wednesday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, reintroduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, which requires a review by federal authorities before entities linked to China, Russia, Iran ...[Read More]
Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases
Senate Republicans are ramping up efforts to restrict foreign government investment in U.S. real estate near American military bases, calling it a looming risk for troops’ safety and national security. On Wednesday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, reintroduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, which requires a review by federal authorities before entities linked to China, Russia, Iran ...[Read More]
Lawmakers press Pentagon to re-ground Ospreys over safety issues
Three lawmakers are asking Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to consider re-grounding the military’s fleet of V-22 Ospreys until solutions can be put in place to address safety and design issues identified by The Associated Press in its recent in-depth investigation of the aircraft’s accident record. In a letter sent to the Pentagon on Monday, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey and Rep. Richard Nea...[Read More]
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Congressional Democrats are renewing concerns that Department of Government Efficiency employees may be accessing veterans’ sensitive personal information without proper authorization, but Veterans Affairs leaders continue to dismiss those accusations as political theater. On Wednesday, House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mark Takano, D-Calif., sent an angry letter demanding immediate ...[Read More]
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Congressional Democrats are renewing concerns that Department of Government Efficiency employees may be accessing veterans’ sensitive personal information without proper authorization, but Veterans Affairs leaders continue to dismiss those accusations as political theater. On Wednesday, House Veterans Affairs Committee ranking member Mark Takano, D-Calif., sent an angry letter demanding immediate ...[Read More]
Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores
Lawmakers are hoping to put the brakes on a Defense Department initiative moving toward privatizing retail programs on military bases, such as commissaries, exchanges and other retail outlets. They’ve asked for a report on DOD’s plans by March 31, 2026, as part of the House draft on the annual defense authorization bill today. Lawmakers want details on plans for maintaining the current benefits fo...[Read More]
Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violations
Even though the election is over, Republican lawmakers still want answers from Department of Veterans Affairs officials on how they plan to better secure candidates’ veterans medical and benefits records ahead of future campaigns. Earlier this fall, VA officials confirmed that the Department of Justice is investigating several federal staffers for improperly accessing the veterans records of vice ...[Read More]
Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is petitioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for more transparency in any future decisions involving the dismissal of senior uniformed leaders, saying the process must avoid political undertones to preserve the sanctity of the military. In a letter to Hegseth on Friday, the representatives asked for details on the process by which any general or flag officers...[Read More]
Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is petitioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for more transparency in any future decisions involving the dismissal of senior uniformed leaders, saying the process must avoid political undertones to preserve the sanctity of the military. In a letter to Hegseth on Friday, the representatives asked for details on the process by which any general or flag officers...[Read More]
Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is petitioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for more transparency in any future decisions involving the dismissal of senior uniformed leaders, saying the process must avoid political undertones to preserve the sanctity of the military. In a letter to Hegseth on Friday, the representatives asked for details on the process by which any general or flag officers...[Read More]