US military families

Sudan's foreign minister has sharply criticised the United States after Washington imposed a visa ban on the country's army chief, blocking him and his family from entering the US. The move marks an escalation in tensions between Khartoum and Washington over the conduct of Sudanese military leadership amid the country's ongoing conflict.

A mental health counselor has been convicted of taking part in a $26 million fraud and kickback scheme involving TRICARE, the health insurance program serving US military members and their families. The case highlights ongoing concerns about billing fraud targeting healthcare programs for service members and veterans, and the abuse of mental health services for financial gain.

The US military says Army soldier Adrian Martinez died by suicide, but his family disputes that conclusion. Martinez had reported sexual assault within the Army, and questions now surround whether his rights were protected in the days before his death. The Texas Observer is covering the case, raising concerns about how the military handled the whistleblower and the circumstances of his death.