VA Disability Pay Is Likely Going Up About 3.6% in January. Here’s How Much More You’ll Get
The official COLA drops Oct. 14. At the expected 3.6%, here is what every rating gets, when the bigger deposit lands and the scams to watch for.
Officers Used Flock Cameras to Track Ex-Partners. The Company’s New Rules Still Leave Big Gaps, Critics Say
Shorter retention, mandatory audits and case numbers for every search. An analysis of what Flock changed, what critics say is missing, and four ways lawmakers could regulate plate readers.
Junior Enlisted Troops Could Get a 7% Raise in January, or Just 3.6%. Here’s Who Decides
The House wants a tiered 7-6-5 raise. The Senate Armed Services Committee wrote in a flat 3.6%. Here is what each plan would mean for your paycheck, and when Congress is likely to decide.
The Pentagon Is Putting Lasers and Microwave Weapons at 5 US Bases. Here’s What Each One Does
A year-long Army-led pilot will field three lasers and a high-powered microwave against drones over American installations. What each weapon is, where they are going, and the questions the test must answer.
How Much Do Police Officers Actually Make? A State-by-State Look In 2026
New federal wage data shows a gap of more than $72,000 between the best- and worst-paying states for the same patrol job. Here is what officers actually earn, state by state, and why the numbers vary so much.
The Pentagon’s Secret Missile Is Finally Coming Out of the Shadows: What to Know About the AIM-260 JATM
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin are moving to speed up production of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile. What the weapon is, what the new deal does, and why it matters for US air power.
From Local Movement to Global Awareness: Why Cop City Resonates Worldwide
A fight over a police training center in one Atlanta forest drew solidarity actions in cities from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New Orleans. How a local land-use dispute became a national symbol.
Why So Many Supporters Are Saying: ‘Defund the Police, Fund the People
The slogan returned to the streets during the Cop City protests. What supporters mean by it, what critics say, and how the debate over police budgets has shifted.
Why Americans Are Protesting Against Cop City: Key Reasons You Should Know
Cost, the forest, policing and public input: the main reasons opposition to Atlanta’s training center spread far beyond Georgia.
From Tree-Sits to Courtrooms: The Tactics Used by Activists in the Stop Cop City Movement
Forest encampments, mass petitions, a referendum drive and legal challenges. A look at the range of tactics opponents of the training center have used, and how authorities responded.