Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academiesHegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III2 days ago
Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is. By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cutThe administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.By Noah Robertson9 days ago
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cutsVA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. By Leo Shane III9 days ago
GOP bill repeals rule on how for-profit schools count vets benefitsVeterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
House chairman asks Attorney General to investigate former VA leadersHouse Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost suggested former department leaders could face criminal charges for past budget mistakes. By Leo Shane III11 days ago
