On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Americans pause to remember the service members who were held as prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. More than 80,000 U.S. service members remain unaccounted for from conflicts dating back to World War II. Troy Bertram, CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, tells "Morning in America" the importance of preserving their stories and honoring the sacrifices they made for the country. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The military said the incident took place Friday while CENTCOM and "partner forces" defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. The identities of the fallen and missing service members have not been disclosed.
Democratic New York Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced a bill Tuesday that would require lawmakers to disclose information about their long absences. The Duty of Transparency Act would require lawmakers with prolonged absences to file a public notice stating how long they should expect to be out and whether they are able to perform their duties, according to Torres’ office. The legislation followed the long absences of lawmakers, including Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean and Democratic Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson. “When a public official is absent for an extended period of time, the public has a right to an honest explanation. I’m introducing the Duty of Transparency Act to require…Open
He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles in films like “The Delta Force” and “Missing in Action” and in the long-running television series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
