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Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a top award to the service member who scolded him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Democrats are preparing to probe the Trump family's finances

Democrats are preparing to probe the Trump family's finances

Oversight committees are already naming investigative targets, including Trump, his sons and his son-in-law.

Rep. Kat Cammack Votes to End Penalty on Combat-Wounded Veterans and Protect Survivor Benefits

Rep. Kat Cammack Votes to End Penalty on Combat-Wounded Veterans and Protect Survivor Benefits

Representative Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) recently voted in favor of legislation aimed at eliminating a long-standing penalty affecting combat-wounded veterans and safeguarding benefits for Gold Star spouses. This legislative action, passed by the House on Veterans Day, includes over 60 veterans-focused measures. Key provisions of the package include allowing combat-wounded veterans medically retired before 20 years of service to receive both their military retirement pay and VA disability compensation in full. Additionally, the 'Love Lives On Act' within the package seeks to prevent surviving spouses from forfeiting survivor benefits if they remarry before age 55, and it would restore TRICARE coverage if a later marriage ends. The House also passed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 8552), which will increase VA disability and survivor benefits to keep pace with the cost of living, effective December 1. Cammack also supported the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102), which addresses th...

Van Hollen rules out White House run as he mounts bid to replace Schumer as Senate leader

Van Hollen rules out White House run as he mounts bid to replace Schumer as Senate leader

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he’s no longer considering a presidential run as he is making his pitch to become Senate majority leader

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes for Major Richard Star Act, Expanding Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes for Major Richard Star Act, Expanding Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans

Congressman Pat Harrigan has voted in favor of the Major Richard Star Act, a bill that would enable combat-injured veterans who were medically retired from the military to receive both their full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation. Currently, existing law often reduces retirement pay for some medically retired veterans who also receive disability benefits. The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate this offset, ensuring that eligible veterans receive their full entitlements. Following its passage in the House, the measure now moves to the Senate for further consideration. This legislative action addresses a long-standing issue for a specific group of veterans, seeking to provide them with comprehensive financial support.

'TrumpCare' and commemorative plaques — how Democrats are pitching deal-making with the president

'TrumpCare' and commemorative plaques — how Democrats are pitching deal-making with the president

Democrats who swept into power fueled by voter backlash to President Donald Trump are now pitching ways to collaborate with the Republican in the White House

Representative Gabe Vasquez Champions Major Richard Star Act, Securing House Passage for Combat-Injured Veterans' Compensation

Representative Gabe Vasquez Champions Major Richard Star Act, Securing House Passage for Combat-Injured Veterans' Compensation

On November 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) played a key role in the House's passage of the Major Richard Star Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to allow combat-injured veterans to receive both their full military retirement pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation. Currently, servicemembers medically retired before completing 20 years of service due to combat-related injuries are often required to forfeit their military retirement pay to receive VA disability compensation. The Major Richard Star Act seeks to rectify this inequity, ensuring these veterans receive both benefits without offset. The bill passed the House with significant bipartisan support, with 210 Democrats and 181 Republicans voting in favor, and now proceeds to the Senate. Representative Vasquez has been a vocal advocate for this bill, emphasizing the need for fair compensation for veterans whose service was cut short due to medical retirement.

U.S. House Passes Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, Expanding Investment Options

U.S. House Passes Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, Expanding Investment Options

U.S. House Passes Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, Expanding Investment Options

House Passes Seven Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen American Small Businesses and Enhance SBA Accountability

House Passes Seven Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen American Small Businesses and Enhance SBA Accountability

House Passes Seven Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen American Small Businesses and Enhance SBA Accountability

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff for breaking decorum after a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Hegseth impeachment vote was never an attack on the troops | Opinion

Hegseth impeachment vote was never an attack on the troops | Opinion

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to claim that Rep. Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment tell every veteran 'that their service was a crime.'

The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans

The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans

The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war against Iran, which some Republicans blame for sweeping election losses