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Associated Press | Biden will urge Congress’ top leaders to keep the government open and send aid to Ukraine and Israel
Parts of the government could start to scale back operations as early as Friday unless a deal is reached on spending and legislation is sent to Biden for his signature.
Associated Press | US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships
According to U.S. officials, American and British fighter jets on Saturday hit sites in eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in order to provide early details of an ongoing military operation.
WFLA | ‘It makes you mad’: Sen. Scott, others looking for answers about VA wait times
If a veteran waits more than 20 days from the time they request a primary care appointment, the VA is required to pay a civilian doctor to treat them through the Community Care program. The VA has denied claims by veterans and VA employees who have told 8 on Your Side that VA staff have been trained to steer patients away from primary care.
Military.com | ‘Millions’ of veterans exposed to environmental hazards will be eligible for VA health care on March 5
The VA announced Monday that all veterans who have served in a combat zone since the Vietnam War, as well as those who participated in training or operations and came into contact with hazardous materials, will be able to enroll in VA health care.
New York Times | Hungary’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid after stalling
The measure passed after a vote of 188 for and only 6 against in the 199-member Parliament, which is dominated by legislators from the governing Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Reuters | US State Dept Oks potential sale of military gear to Taiwan, Pentagon says
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of about $75 million of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. The sale comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, which claims the island as its own territory. China has never ruled out using force to take control of Taiwan.
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