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Veterans speak out as VA seeks new health and benefits leadership

by Bridget Craig | Jun 11, 2025 | National Security

WASHINGTON – As the Department of Veterans Affairs last week announced a nationwide search for new leaders to oversee its health and benefits systems, veterans around the country said they hoped the new leaders would make meaningful reform so they get better health...
VA Secretary Doug Collins faces bipartisan criticism at Senate VA Committee hearing

VA Secretary Doug Collins faces bipartisan criticism at Senate VA Committee hearing

by Bridget Craig | Jun 11, 2025 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins faced bipartisan criticism on May 6 over plans to cut thousands of jobs across the department as part of the Trump administration’s major effort to “rightsize,” the federal workforce. Republicans and Democrats alike...
From trophy to tactics: Navy Midshipmen’s win inspires Trump’s vision of strength

From trophy to tactics: Navy Midshipmen’s win inspires Trump’s vision of strength

by Bridget Craig | Jun 11, 2025 | Sports

WASHINGTON – With grit and team camaraderie, the Navy Midshipmen football team marched into the White House Tuesday, ready to hoist the Commander-in-Chief Trophy for winning the series in December against the Army and Air Force academies. Their performance, both on...
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Protest VA Cuts on D-Day Anniversary in Washington

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Protest VA Cuts on D-Day Anniversary in Washington

by Bridget Craig | Jun 11, 2025 | Politics

WASHINGTON – On June 6, the 81st anniversary of D-Day, hundreds of veterans, military families and activists gathered for the “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America” rally on the National Mall in response to the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Department...
Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda Pushes Hard Power to the Forefront

Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda Pushes Hard Power to the Forefront

by Bridget Craig | Apr 23, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As the State Department unveiled its plans Tuesday for a slimmer budget and staff cut, the Trump administration made clear it prioritized Pentagon funding over diplomacy. The State Department’s comprehensive reorganization plan called for deep cuts to...
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