Barksdale Air Force Base
Coverage of Barksdale Air Force Base in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana could do more to connect mothers, young children with food aid, audit finds
A Louisiana audit found nearly half of federal WIC food assistance for low-income mothers and children went unredeemed, with over $111 million returned to the USDA. The report recommends expanding access through mobile clinics, off-site appointments, and additional WIC clinics in underserved parishes to address barriers like limited hours and outreach efforts.
- JASON CHAFFETZ: America needs a drone defense plan before disaster strikes
The US needs a drone defense plan to address the growing threat of drones disrupting critical infrastructure and national security, with an estimated 2.7 million drones expected by 2027. Private drones have already forced firefighting aircraft to stand down and have been detected over military bases. A unified national response is needed to protect against drone threats.