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DOD educator unions sue Trump over collective bargaining rights
Unions representing DOD educators are challenging President Trump’s executive order excluding federal workers from collective bargaining.
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DOD should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says
DOD rules don’t go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
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Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog
Cheryl Mason’s shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
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Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul
Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers’ views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
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Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative
Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.
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Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.”
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VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran’s death.
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Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025.
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Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.
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Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut
The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.
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DOD educator unions sue Trump over collective bargaining rights
Unions representing DOD educators are challenging President Trump’s executive order excluding federal workers from collective bargaining.
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DOD should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says
DOD rules don’t go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
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Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog
Cheryl Mason’s shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
-
Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul
Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers’ views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
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Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative
Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.
-
Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.”
-
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran’s death.
-
Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025.
-
Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.
-
Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut
The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.
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DOD educator unions sue Trump over collective bargaining rights
Unions representing DOD educators are challenging President Trump’s executive order excluding federal workers from collective bargaining.
-
DOD should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says
DOD rules don’t go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
-
Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog
Cheryl Mason’s shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
-
Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul
Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers’ views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
-
Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative
Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.
-
Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.”
-
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits
Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran’s death.
-
Controversial military personnel nominee faces Senate panel this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 5, 2025.
-
Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.
-
Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut
The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.



