Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense SecretaryHegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson2 days ago
Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challengerTim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlistedIn a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Could an independent vet pull off one of the biggest election upsets?Recent Nebraska polls have shown veteran Dan Osborn in a close race with incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Fewer vets will be on the November ballot for Congress this year Of the 75 congressional candidates this cycle with a combat zone deployment, 62 of them served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
