Veterans in Congress jump into Vance-Walz military record fight
Veterans in Congress are choosing sides in a battle over the military record of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who was recently accused of “defamation” by Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (Ohio). “@JDVance and [former President] Will Trump stop disrespecting the men and women who serve our country with honor? Rep. Seth Moulton […]
Veterans advocate for MDMA, known as ecstasy, to be used in therapy to treat PTSD
In what could be a pivotal moment for the future of medical psychedelics, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering whether to approve MDMA-AT, also known as ecstasy or Molly, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA is expected to make a decision by August 11th. The decision will have a major […]
Walz accusations of ‘stolen valor’ prompt battle between House veterans
A controversy over Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record has become the center of the latest political storm in Congress, with military veterans from both parties speaking out about the new Democratic vice presidential nominee. Republicans have accused Walz of lying about his 24-year career in the National Guard, and Republicans who served in the […]
SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE: The Biden-Harris Department Of Veterans Affairs Created A Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Just before the Senate recess, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) told Congress: An additional $15 billionThis will be the largest budget shortfall in the agency’s history. In previous documents submitted to Congress, the VA has never asked for such an amount above its regular request, but now the VA argues that if the emergency […]
House Republican Veterans Slam ‘Coward’ Walz Amid Stolen Valor Accusations
A number of Republican veterans who are members of Congress or running for the House of Representatives have slammed Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz for alleged defamation. Waltz served 24 years in the Minnesota National Guard, including with the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, and retired shortly before his unit was deployed to Iraq. […]
You can lie about stolen valor but you can’t make veterans forget about it
newYou can listen to the Fox News article! So, like the monkey bars, we’re finding out Tim Walz is full of lies, because unlike the Harris campaign, people are actually scrutinizing him. Especially the veteran part. And he’s coming off the biggest highlight of his resume: his service in the Army National Guard. As the […]
Minnesota National Guard Steps In To Dispute Walz’s Military Biography After Veterans Condemn Him
Vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks during a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan, on August 7, 2024. Kamala Harris and newly selected vice presidential candidate Tim Walz have been campaigning across the country this week. (Photo by Andrew Harnick/Getty Images) By Brooke Mallory, OAN StaffWednesday, August 7, 2024 2:58 PM The Minnesota National […]
House veterans: Youth can have 'huge impact' on election
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and former Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) said young voters could have a “huge impact” on the 2024 presidential election, but politicians need to convince them that it’s worth the effort amid a deluge of news. “I feel like there’s a real opportunity for young voters to have an incredible impact,” Roskam […]
Olu Fashanu ‘making the most’ of learning from Jets veterans
Neither of the Jets’ starting offensive tackles participated in Saturday’s “Green and White” scrimmage, giving first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu the opportunity to work with Aaron Rodgers and the first-team offense. But Jets coach Robert Saleh said the Jets don’t need Fashanu, the 11th overall draft pick, to play regularly as a rookie and would […]
Veterans outraged at US cash benefiting the Taliban via the UN
A report detailing how U.S. currency is flowing into Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, propping up a regime that U.S. troops have fought for decades, has sparked frustration and anger among prominent veterans. Late last month, an Afghan government monitoring group released a report concluding that since December 2021, the UN, working with other groups, has helped funnel […]