The plan — which now moves to the full House for consideration — is the first portion of the annual federal budget approved by either chamber’s appropriations committee. But despite the typical bipartisan nature of the veterans bill, the 36-27 approval vote from the panel came after nearly 12 hours of grueling, contentious debate, with dozens of Democratic amendments rejected by the Republican majority. The budget bill (which also includes $18 billion for military construction projects) is an increase in total VA program and benefits spending of more than $83 billion, or about 22%, from the fiscal 2025 approved levels.…
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There have been four days of protests and riots since they broke out in Los Angeles on June 6. President Donald Trump has now federalized and deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell the violence. Trump has also deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles to help the Los Angeles Police Department tame the violent protests. There have been dozens of arrests since the protests and riots broke out. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top military officials are heading to Capitol Hill to testify before House committees, where lawmakers are all but certain to ask them about their…
In a grid-down scenario, every drop of fuel matters. If your truck runs dry or you’re trying to power a generator, being able to siphon gas, especially from a motorcycle, might mean the difference between survival and sitting dead in the water. This is why it is important to learn how to siphon gas from a motorcycle. But here’s the thing: siphoning gas from a motorcycle isn’t as simple as sticking a hose in the tank and sucking. Many modern bikes are designed to prevent this, and without the right know-how, you could waste time, spill precious fuel, or damage…
The move erases moves by President Joe Biden’s administration to remove any connection to the Confederacy from current military bases. In a speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina — another base whose name was changed by Biden, then changed back by Trump — the current commander-in-chief said the changes were needed because “we won a lot of battles out of those forts” and “it’s no time to change.”Service officials did not say how much the changes will cost or when the official designations will be updated. The base renaming process began in 2021 and was finalized in 2023, at…
A fatal shooting on the Las Vegas Strip left two people dead after an online conflict between two social media personalities escalated into real-world violence. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE LAS VEGAS, NV (3-minute read) — A disturbing incident on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday night left two individuals dead and one suspect in custody, in what police say was a confrontation sparked by a social media feud. Las Vegas Metro Police officers were on patrol around 10:40 p.m. when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard. Rushing toward the sound, they discovered two individuals…
A Norfolk-based sailor who went missing almost two weeks ago has been found dead, and another sailor is in pretrial confinement in connection with the case, Navy investigators said Tuesday.The body of Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, was discovered Monday by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in a wooded area in Norfolk, Virginia, NCIS said in a statement.Resendiz, 21, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer James E. Williams, disappeared May 29 after being last seen at her barracks in Miller Hall on Naval Station Norfolk.NCIS has placed a sailor in pretrial confinement in connection with Resendiz’s death,…
I hit the range with a Diamondback SDR in .357 Magnum to see how the Self-Defense Revolver really handles.Diamondback has been in the manufacturing space for decades and producing their own firearms since 2009. A believer in American production, Diamondback Firearms brings groundbreaking designs to market (a 5.7mm PDW, the DB57, was featured on the cover of sister pub RECOIL Magazine Issue 53) in quantity and at prices people can afford.Diamondback started their revolver journey a couple years ago with what many would consider a toy: the Sidekick series of .22 wheel guns. Instead of six rounds, they take nine.…
This article was originally published by Laura Harris at Natural News. The U.S. Department of Education‘s proposed budget would be reduced by 15.3 percent, dropping to $66.7 billion for fiscal year 2026. The maximum Pell Grant award would be cut from $7,395 to $5,710 for the 2026 to 2027 academic year to address a $2.7 billion funding shortfall, though total Pell funding remains flat. Federal Work-Study would lose $980 million, with employers now required to cover 75 percent of student wages (up from 25 percent). TRIO and GEAR UP, programs aiding disadvantaged students, would be eliminated to save over $2.13 billion.…
If you are new to camping, you may be wondering what gear and camping supplies you need to get before you reserve a campsite. Well, you’re in luck. This guide covers all the camping essentials so you can have a fun and relaxing trip.However, please note that this guide focuses on camping at drive-in campsites where you can park your car right next to your tent. This is the best option for beginners because it let you to bring a bit more gear and convenience than if you were hiking to your campsite.Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday cast doubt on the future utility of airborne battle management aircraft, particularly the E-7 Wedgetail, and said space-based capabilities represent the future of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.Hegseth’s skepticism of the E-7 and touting of space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, may presage a split between the Pentagon’s top leadership and Air Force leaders and some lawmakers who feel that airborne assets are still the best option for managing battlefields.The Air Force wants to buy 26 Boeing-made E-7s, which have been flown for years by Australia and are being bought by other nations such…