Trump suggests Guard troops will be deployed to Chicago next
The president said he has been pleased with the Guard presence in Washington, D.C., and vowed to "go to another location" after this deployment ends.
Pentagon & Congress
Hegseth signs memo authorizing arming of Guard in DC
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo authorizing National Guard troops deployed in Washington to carry weapons if their mission requires it.
Trump touts tough-on-crime mantra during visit to Guard troops in DC
Trump proudly promoted the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops to confront what he described as an out-of-control crime wave in Washington.
Trump plans to patrol DC with National Guard on Thursday
The president told a radio show host that he hopes to get a first-hand view of the National Guard presence on the streets of the nation's capital.
DC driver trapped, then freed from SUV after crash with Guard vehicle
The crash, in which the civilian driver had to be freed from the SUV by firefighters, is under investigation.
VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
Vance, Hegseth visit troops amid growing Guard presence in DC
The vice president and defense secretary met with National Guard troops at Union Station, while protesters booed at the two leaders and chanted “free D.C.”
Crackdown on mail-in ballots won’t focus on military, White House says
The White House won't say if any protections are being considered for overseas military voters but vowed to make sure those ballots are still counted.
VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: Study
Department leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services.
Timely payments for Guard deployed to DC a concern, lawmaker says
A top Senate Democrat is still awaiting clarity on when Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital will be compensated for that military duty.
What to know about Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for Caribbean
The Marine Corps has said it needs the amphib readiness rate at 80% or higher to complete its missions. It is currently at 41%.
3 GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC
Three Republican-led states are deploying National Guard members to Washington to help the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.
West Virginia sends National Guard to DC at Trump team’s request
West Virginia is sending 300 to 400 National Guard troops to assist in the Trump administration's effort to overhaul policing in the nation's capital.
Key takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit
The much-anticipated summit ended with a thud after the two leaders conceded they had failed to reach any agreements on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
B-2, fighter jets fly over as Trump-Putin summit begins
The summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson kicked off under the roar of military aircraft designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War.
Some airmen face delayed PCS moves because of funding problems
The delays primarily affect those without orders in hand with a departure date between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.
