US military families

New reporting from the Texas Observer examines the death of a US soldier identified as Adrian, months after he died. His family says it still does not know how he died or whether he received the legal rights owed to him as a survivor of sexual assault. They argue he should have had access to a process that was independent, trauma-informed and transparent, and are demanding answers about the military's handling of his case.

Military families are pushing back against a Trump-linked observation deck at the Gateway Arch that has been pitched as a tourist attraction, saying the development treats their communities and nearby military installations as 'a sideshow' for visitors. The criticism has been picked up by multiple local US news outlets, and families are demanding their concerns about security, disruption and respect for base communities be taken seriously.

Veterans in Michigan are speaking out about the everyday consequences of the conflict with Iran, describing strains on their families, finances and mental health while voicing frustration with the Republican Party's handling of the war. Their accounts add a personal dimension to the political debate over US military involvement in Iran and the direction of the GOP's foreign policy.