Veteran, employee at Robins AFB sues after service dog request was denied

Bradley Clay, a former airman and technician at Robins Air Force Base, claims in his lawsuit against the secretary of the Air Force that he was discriminated against for his disabilities. He suffers from PTSD, anxiety and depression. Some superiors worried about liabilities if the service dog was exposed to chemicals or other unsafe conditions.

Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decades-long tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.

Navy captains imprisoned in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal seek details of government misconduct

Two former Navy captains who went to prison for taking bribes as part of the “Fat Leonard” corruption scandal have asked federal prosecutors to dismiss their felony convictions and instead allow them to plead guilty to misdemeanor crimes.

Xi risks becoming top US threat if Trump cuts deal with Putin

For President Xi Jinping, an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine brings many opportunities and one major threat: China would suddenly become the main focus of the US military.

Hegseth set to seek 8% spending shift at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to reduce projected US military spending by 8% over the next five years would spare southwest border enforcement, the Air Force’s newest drone program, nuclear weapons modernization and preparations for a clean audit, according to a new memo he sent to the services.

Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record cold

Roads in Virginia and North Carolina remained treacherous Thursday as unusually heavy snow led to hundreds of accidents, including crashes on an interstate that involved more than 50 vehicles. Meanwhile, a polar vortex sent temperatures plunging from the Northern Great Plains all the way to Louisiana.

Trump says he’s considering buying used planes to serve as Air Force One amid Boeing delays

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is considering buying used Boeing aircraft — perhaps from an overseas seller — to use as Air Force One when he’s aboard.

NASA working to exempt employees from government-wide layoffs

NASA managers are seeking a “blanket waiver” to save probationary employees from layoffs, according to internal meeting notes seen by Bloomberg, as other federal agencies are forced to fire their newest hires in an effort to reduce employee headcount.

K-9 Hurricane, the most decorated US Secret Service dog, dies

A tearful goodbye as K-9 Hurricane, the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has died. Known for his bravery, the U.S. Secret Service dog passed away nine years after retiring.