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November 14, 2024

WASHINGTON — The return of military horses that have escorted caskets to gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery for more than 75 years will depend on the Army securing adequate pastureland, repairing rundown stables and improving training for handlers, officials said.

Issues: Congress Veterans

November 1, 2024

As Veterans Day approaches, I’m filled with gratitude for the brave men and women who’ve proudly worn our nation’s uniform. As a combat veteran myself, I know the sacrifices made, the courage shown, and the dedication it takes to serve.

Issues: Congress Veterans

September 27, 2024

Veterans will get a cost-of-living bump in their benefits next year after Congress passed annual legislation this week to guarantee the increase keeps pace with Social Security rates.

Issues: Congress Veterans

September 24, 2024

A group of House lawmakers Tuesday grilled an executive with cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, who said the company is “deeply sorry” for causing the global technology outage that grounded thousands of flights and impacted various industries last July.  


September 24, 2024

A bipartisan bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security to explore how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies could be used to secure the border passed the House on Monday, teeing it up for a potential Senate partner in the weeks ahead.


September 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — More than a dozen bills for improving veterans services were introduced Wednesday to House lawmakers in a series of brief hearings, from covering the cost of prosthetics for amputees to play sports to helping ensure veterans in crisis can access mental health care close to home.

Issues: Congress Veterans

September 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — House GOP lawmakers pushed through a subpoena Tuesday to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify its third-party partners conducting voter registration at some VA hospitals and clinics in battleground states before the presidential election.

Issues: Congress Veterans

August 5, 2024

Over 80 Republicans and Democrats are urging Joe Biden to allow the use of psychedelic drugs for struggling military veterans.


July 15, 2024

Republican lawmakers have proposed legislation that will allow for expedited deportations of illegal immigrants who have been convicted of, or who have committed offenses related to, entering military, naval, or coast guard properties, the Washington Reporter has learned.


July 12, 2024

Hurricane Beryl has caused more inconvenience than real damage to property for most in Walker County, because the major transmission lines for power were damaged.

The primary concerns post-hurricane for District 8 Congressman Morgan Luttrell in Walker County is that “power be reengaged as soon as possible because we are in the throws of the Texas summer.