Defense Bill Orders Military to Take New Action on Brain Injury

Mandates in the annual appropriations act, passed on Wednesday, call for the Pentagon to track and mitigate risks to troops’ brains from firing their own weapons.

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Trump reportedly considering military action against Iran

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