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Kristi Noem confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed
The confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was postponed by two days. Noem will appear before ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Confirmation hearing for Trump's VA secretary pick delayed
The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21. Sen. Jerry ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Eagles slug their way past Packers in unsightly wild-card affair
Philadelphia rode the strength of its defense, while Jordan Love threw three interceptions and Green Bay ends the season 0-6 against the NFC's elite this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on America's role in the world
After traveling more than a million miles on the job, the secretary of state discusses the Biden administration's foreign policy report card, from a reinvigorated NATO alliance and Russian ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge
Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Secretary of State Blinken on America's role in Syria
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he thinks what happens in Syria "is not our fight." In this web exclusive, outgoing Secretary of ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs
From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Trump expected to tap GOP House Foreign Affairs Africa director for NSC post
President-elect Trump is expected to tap Joe Foltz, staff director for the Republican side of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Africa, to lead the Africa desk at the National Security ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?
What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
The Defense Department agreed to a class-action settlement that may affect more than 35,000 LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ask, don’t tell” and ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Blackhawks Must Trade Veteran Sooner Than Later for Sake of Reichel
Reichel has been bumped out of the lineup and needs a better opportunity.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Hawaii Governor: Robert F. Kennedy Is Unfit to Be HHS Secretary
Before I was governor of Hawaii, I saw how Robert Kennedy Jr. contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality
The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
House Foreign Affairs chair moving ICC sanctions bill amid Israeli arrest warrants
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), the new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is planning to move legislation this week to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it issued an ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges
A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Bethesda Veteran Says Players Are "Fatigued" By Seemingly Endless Games
Between massive open-world games like Elden Ring and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 , or live-service titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Marvel Rivals , there are no shortage of games ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Orioles, veteran RHP Morton agree to 1-year deal
The Orioles agreed with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on a one-year deal.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Cybertruck bombing appears to be suicide of veteran who had PTSD, FBI says
Las Vegas police identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger as the driver of the Cybertruck who died in the New Year's Day bombing.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House
The president recognized five officers who responded to a 2023 school shooting at a private Christian school in Tennessee, and veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Charlie Morton to sign with Orioles: Veteran pitcher agrees to one-year deal with Baltimore
The 2025 season will be Morton's 18th in MLB, and he'll make a reported $15 millionCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Officials say man in Cybertruck explosion was Army veteran suffering from PTSD
Las Vegas police and FBI officials shared more information about the man in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. Authorities say he was a ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
New details on Army veteran involved in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Decorated Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, the man involved in the Las Vegas Trump Towers Cybertruck explosion, shot himself in the head prior to the blast, according to ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 veterans of Vietnam and Korea wars
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, is expected to attend the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award will be represented by family members.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan
Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White HouseFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Suspect in New Orleans truck attack is 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas
A U.S. Army veteran from Texas who was employed by Deloitte is the suspect in a bloody New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
15 dead in New Orleans truck attack; suspect 'inspired by ISIS,' was military veteran
Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured when a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Suspect in deadly New Orleans attack was 13-year US army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar
Texas man, 42, who was killed by police, served in Afghanistan and held rank of staff sergeant. New Orleans vehicle attack – follow updates Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old Texas man ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Ezekiel Elliott released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy explains why veteran RB's return to Dallas didn't work out
Two words: Rico DowdleCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Army veteran identified as driver in New Orleans attack, Catholic school mourns victim
The driver in the New Orleans attack has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, an honorably discharged Army veteran, according to officials. Meanwhile, a Catholic high school has ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemakingABC News - Jan. 1 -
Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...The Hill - Jan. 1
