The proposed rule would maintain benefits for legacy participants while program updates are finalized. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility…
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U.S. Sanctions IT Worker Network Funding North Korean Weapons Program
The clandestine network sought to evade existing sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Korea…
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Microsoft No Longer Allows China-Based Engineers to Aid Pentagon
Senator contacts the defense secretary regarding exposure via defense contractors or subcontractors. Microsoft has revised its cloud services practices to no longer allow China-based engineers to provide technical…
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VA Temporarily Expands Veterans Burial Benefits After At-Home Hospice Care
The Dole Act provides for families of eligible veterans who die at home after VA discharge. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a temporary expansion of…
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President Trump Sets Tariff Deadline for Russia to Negotiate Peace
Secretary Rubio expresses disappointment at the lack of progress after meeting with the Russian foreign minister. President Donald Trump addressed Russia stalling peace talks on Monday during a…
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The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Expands Radiation Exposure Compensation
Senator Hawley celebrated the increase in compensation from $50-$75k to $100k. One of the provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law on July 4th,…
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President Trump Directs Pentagon to Send Military Aid to Ukraine
The president affirms aid being sent after a Defense Department pause for review of U.S. stockpiles. The Pentagon confirmed late Monday evening that additional weaponry would be sent…
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Two American Veterans Injured at Gaza Food Distribution Site
Reports claim that Hamas conducted the attack via an explosive. On Saturday, two American veterans serving as aid workers with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) were injured in…
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NORAD Intercepts 11 Civilian Aircraft Violating July 4th No-Fly Zone
F-16 aircraft escorted aircraft away from President Trump’s New Jersey location over the holiday weekend. President Donald Trump spent the Fourth of July weekend in Bedminster, New Jersey,…
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GAO Finds Issues in Veterans Crisis Line Operations
Senate hears testimony about rising workload, inadequate support, and risks to veterans in crisis. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Veterans Crisis Line faces operational strains…
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