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Who actually supports military strikes against Iran?

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The prospect of U.S. military action against Iran has notably little international support. U.S. allies have publicly balked at the idea, and major powers such as Russia and the European Union have called for restraint. There is little support for conflict with Iran among U.S. … [Read more...]

Bomb-laden drone from Yemen rebels targets Saudi airport

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Iranian-allied Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi airport and military base with a bomb-laden drone Tuesday, an assault acknowledged by the kingdom as Middle East tensions remained high between Tehran and Washington. There were no immediate reports of injuries … [Read more...]

Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn prohibition on military malpractice cases

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The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is shown in January 2019. On Monday, the court opted not to hear a case which challenged the legal precedent barring individuals from suing the military for medical malpractice. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP) The Supreme Court again on Monday opted not to hear a … [Read more...]

A matter of life and death for Afghan allies: Advocates push for fixes to special visa program

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It’s not just about fairness. It’s a matter of life and death. That’s what lawmakers say about their push for 4,000 new special immigrant visas for Afghans who worked with American military forces. “Each one of these visas save lives, not just of the interpreter who receives it … [Read more...]

White House considers pardons for troops facing war crime accusations

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President Donald Trump may pardon multiple former U.S. service members accused or convicted of war crimes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend celebrations, according to anonymous officials who spoke with the New York Times this weekend. Among the individuals being considered for the … [Read more...]

These nonprofits are teaming up to help vets struggling with financial issues — for free

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Two nonprofits just partnered up to give veterans free access to financial and home-ownership counseling. The initiative is a collaboration between HLP, which specializes in helping families with their housing woes, and VeteransPlus, which gives vets the necessary education to become … [Read more...]