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29 July 2022

Billings Gazette | Tester has chosen politics over veterans’ best interests

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Protecting dilapidated VA facilities that can’t deliver the services modern veterans need doesn’t do us any good. Nor does introducing legislation to throw money at building the VA while leaving veterans trapped in the system. What helps is having realistic conversations about providing resources where veterans need them and ensuring there are options for veterans to always get quality, timely care. 

Military Times | Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback

Military.com | VA expands virtual benefits assistance of overseas veterans

Military Times | Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan

Stars and Stripes | USS Ronald Reagan strike group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions

The Hill | Biden, Xi talk Taiwan in lengthy phone call

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Associated Press | Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea

Washington Post | Ukraine could be turning the tide of war again as Russian advances stall

Defense One | Schumer ‘committed’ to vote on Finland, Sweden joining NATO before recess, aide says

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