VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support. By Leo Shane III7 hours ago
Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aidThe Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.By Noah Robertson7 days ago
House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military fundingThe bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.By Noah Robertson2 weeks ago
Senate passes Trump’s major policy bill with $150 billion for the DODFunding included in the bill would go toward shipbuilding, the Golden Dome homeland missile defense project, munitions and other key Pentagon priorities.By Noah Robertson2 weeks ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago