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A scheduled news conference between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, was canceled on Thursday amid growing political tensions.

Kevyn Major Howard, Full Metal Jacket Star and Veteran Advocate Dies at 69

Kevyn Major Howard, the actor behind Rafterman in Full Metal Jacket, died on Feb. 14 at 69. Beyond acting, he was a passionate advocate for veterans and first responders, founding Fueled by the Fallen, which honored fallen military members and law enforcement officers through tribute vehicles.

VA Firings Include Suicide Hotline Workers, Sparking Outrage from Lawmakers

An unknown number of VA employees, including Veterans Crisis Line staff, were fired last week in a federal workforce purge. Lawmakers, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are demanding answers as veteran services suffer, from canceled medical appointments to ICU reductions.

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Record Assaults, Staff Shortages Spark Unofficial Prison Guard Strike in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the National Guard to prepare for deployment to state prisons as corrections officers strike over record assaults, staff shortages, and mandatory overtime. The unsanctioned strike comes as negotiations between the state and the officers’ union continue.

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