Mexican national married to Marine vet seeks release from ICE custody
Once a week, the veteran makes an eight-hour roundtrip trek from Baton Rouge so his wife can breastfeed their 4-month-old baby and see their 2-year-old.
Pentagon & Congress
Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm on border crossings
U.S. troop deployments at the border have tripled to 7,600 and include every branch of the military — even as the number of attempted crossings plummet.
CENTCOM strike kills ISIS leader in Syria amid U.S. troop drawdown
American officials said that Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani posed a threat to U.S. and allied forces.
DOD trying to head off problems with troops’ household goods moves
PCS task force working to solve troops' real-time household goods moving problems.
Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets
John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.
State Department OKs $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
The potential sales include $150 million for the supply and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems.
Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts
GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
The Pentagon’s Golden Dome program office is hiring
As a direct report to the deputy secretary of defense, Guetlein has authority to bypass competitive hiring procedures as he builds his Golden Dome team.
Over 20 million DOD users to get new online login verification process
The new myAuth system replaces the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 Defense Department and Veterans Affairs websites.
Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the change will help ensure the physical and mental capabilities of service members.
Pentagon withdraws 700 Marines from Los Angeles
The decision to pull back the Marines comes after half of the National Guard troops were ordered to leave the city last week.
Hegseth replaces Naval Academy superintendent
Navy Vice. Adm. Yvette M. Davids, the first female to serve as superintendent of the school, will be reassigned to a different position.
Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuries
The findings suggest potential new reasons for mental health challenges of veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while in the ranks.
As lawmakers head to summer recess, threat of an autumn shutdown looms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 22. 2025.
Hegseth tells lawmakers of plan to detain immigrants at 2 US bases
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says bases in Indiana and New Jersey can house detained immigrants without affecting military readiness.
VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028
Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support.
