James Nicholson, head of Veterans Affairs, says he is “outraged” at the loss of veterans personal data and the fact than it was a VA employee who put the data “at risk.” In a new statement, Nicholson says he is “also concerned” about the length of time it took his department to react after learning of the May 3 burglary. It was May 22 before the VA issued a public announcement. No doubt, lawmakers (see below) will be concerned at the delay as well. Nicholson says he has asked for his inspector general to “expedite” the investigation, which includes the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.
NATO Scrambles Fighter in Newest Response to Russian Drones
Sept. 16, 2025
NATO scrambled its first fighter Sept. 13 under its new plan to bolster its defenses against Russian air incursions that was put into place after an array of Russian drones flew into Polish airspace last week, the officials from the alliance’s military command said.
