The crew was conducting a “routine air refueling mission” during a training sortie when their aircraft suffered a mishap, the military said Sunday. The military is investigating the cause of the mishap. Rep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue. Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command. No, there aren't any toxic bird pits. The president appeared to take credit for a massive improvement on the issue that never happened. Expanding services for veterans facing mental health and financial problems will also be key features of the upcoming presidential budget request. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 6. A final decision on the command is expected within the next few weeks. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center can take up to 18 Ukrainian troops at a time under recently approved Pentagon guidance. Load More