Tag: Veterans

He called for more bipartisanship in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump honors ‘angels sent to us from God’ in Memorial Day speech

Anna Giaritelli · May 29, 2017 4:04 pm

The group of bicyclists began its ride to Virginia Beach, Va., at the Pence's home in Washington. (Twitter)

National Security

Mike Pence thanks bike riders who raise money for wounded vets

David Brown · May 29, 2017 2:35 pm

The president will visit Arlington National Cemetery later in the day. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump tweets Memorial Day message, rebukes North Korea

Anna Giaritelli · May 29, 2017 12:34 pm

The men and women who have died in the service of the U.S. military, in every war since the revolution, gave their lives for something greater than them. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Remember the fallen, not just of yesteryear, but also of today

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2017 4:01 am

Here are a few interesting statistics to help you celebrate Memorial Day by the numbers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Memorial Day by the numbers

Jason Russell · May 28, 2017 8:00 pm

Pvt. Langille holding his son Steven outside his Medford, Mass. home. (Langille family photo)

The heroes who cannot speak for themselves

Sean Langille · May 28, 2017 6:00 pm

Memorial Day and Veterans Day each commemorate different people in the U.S. armed services. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Why you shouldn’t confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day

Washington Examiner Staff · May 28, 2017 4:00 pm

Emotional reminders of the prices paid by our military are just a few clicks away. (Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

National Security

3 videos that show the true meaning of Memorial Day

Travis J. Tritten · May 27, 2017 4:01 am

The VA shocked Congress recently by revealing it has a huge budget shortfall that will force VA hospitals around the country to close in August.Â (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democrats’ Memorial Day message: Trump budget would hurt veterans’ healthcare benefits

Anna Giaritelli · May 26, 2017 11:42 pm

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly honored his son Friday morning during an interview about Memorial Day, calling him the "finest man I ever knew." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

National Security

DHS Secretary John Kelly remembers his son: ‘Finest man I ever knew’

Melissa Quinn · May 26, 2017 12:20 pm

Lawmakers will take up legislation to increase accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs and protect its whistleblowers. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate to tackle VA reform

Sean Higgins · May 25, 2017 6:51 pm

The insects were found in and around the food service areas and even on food trays served to patients at the Edward Hines Jr. VA hospital in Hines, Ill. (Courtesy Veterans Health/Flickr)

Veterans Affairs hospital staff knew of roaches on food trays but didn’t get rid of them, report finds

Sean Higgins · May 24, 2017 1:37 pm