Veterans Arrested on Capitol Grounds on Eve of DC Parade, Trump Birthday
Veterans rushed the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a protest against President Donald Trump and the upcoming parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, prompting local authorities to arrest several people. Why It Matters Trump has planned for a parade commemorating the Army’s anniversary, which will take place on Flag Day […]
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Republican Veterans Are Against Trump’s Military Parade
The majority of Republican veterans are not supportive of President Donald Trump‘s military parade planned for Washington, D.C., on June 14. The president is hosting a military parade on June 14th, featuring 6,700 troops, 28 tanks, and 50 aircraft, ostensibly to commemorate the Army’s 250th birthday, which also coincides with the president’s birthday. This parade […]
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Free Florida Marijuana Cards Proposed For US Veterans
A Florida House subcommittee has given bipartisan backing to a proposal that would waive the $75 fee for military veterans seeking medical marijuana cards. The proposal seeks to reduce the financial and procedural barriers that honorably discharged veterans face when accessing cannabis for conditions such as chronic pain or PTSD. Why It Matters Veterans would […]
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NORAD Veterans Sound Warning over Mystery Drones: ‘Caught Us by Surprise’
A North American Aerospace Defense Command official said that U.S. authorities were unable to properly respond to the mystery drone sightings in New England last year as “they caught us by surprise.” Over 5,000 sightings of drones were reported to the FBI in the final months of 2024, with local lawmakers expressing frustration at the […]
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VA Job Cuts Spark Anger: ‘Putting Veterans Last’
The Department of Veterans Affairs has fired 1,400 staff after its first round of layoff terminated 1,000 employees on February 13, sparking anger from lawmakers. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat and the ranking member of the Senate VA committee expressed concerns following the administration’s sweeping cuts. “Doug Collins continues to put the interests of veterans […]
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