Veterans Affairs to expand IVF coverage to same-sex couples, single veterans

[ The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) said it would provide in vitro fertilization (IVF) for same-sex couples and single veterans, extending the benefit to members regardless of marital status. The VA announced the expansion of the benefit Monday. VA Secretary Denis McDonough said the expansion has long been a priority of the department and … Read more

The 4 Big Questions the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Fails to Answer

[ But what, then, were those programs? Herein lies the most intriguing—and potentially ground-breaking—question that the Pentagon study leaves us wondering: What exactly are the secret compartmentalized programs that the whistleblowers and government witnesses misidentified as being related to UAP technology? What, exactly, are the Pentagon, intelligence community, or defense contractors working on that, from … Read more

Austin says he could have better informed public about hospitalization

[ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he could have better informed the public about his recent hospitalization after concerns arose over transparency and what the Pentagon knew. “I am very glad to be on the mend and look forward to returning to the Pentagon soon,” Austin said in a statement Saturday. “I also understand the … Read more

Esper dubs Trump a ‘threat to democracy’ on Capitol riot anniversary

[ Mark Esper, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense, said former President Trump is a “threat to democracy” on the third anniversary of the Capitol riot. “And yes, I do regard him as a threat to democracy, democracy as we know it, our institutions, our political culture, all those things that make America great and … Read more