Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
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House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year
The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules
Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.
Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine
The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoining
About 650 Marines and soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine have so far expressed interest in rejoining.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press