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Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”
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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.
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Federal Oversight
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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
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How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
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GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
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Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes
Pay & Benefits
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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there’s no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.
VIDEOS
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Airmen design AI-powered shotgun for last-ditch drone defense
Taking up a challenge to defeat cheap drones with a low-cost solution, a team of young airmen designed the Mantis for point defense.
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AI and IT
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Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.
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White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threat
The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.
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Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vets
Lawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.
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Del Toro asks Navy contractors to consider taxpayers over shareholders
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.
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More pharmacy problems endanger future of VA’s health records system
Federal watchdogs warned that nearly 250,000 patients’ medication records may contain mistakes because of conflicts with the new records software.
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How accused US diplomat-turned-Cuban spy avoided scrutiny for decades
Rocha was arrested in December and charged with serving as a secret agent of Cuba stretching back to the 1970s.
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How to end China’s chokehold on the Pentagon’s supply chains
Countless China-based firms remain deeply embedded in Defense Department supply chains across 12 critical technologies.
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Space Force mulls 8-year active duty enlistments for new recruits
It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts.
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Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment charges
Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.














