Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concernsFormer Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
VA again delays decision on transgender surgery optionsThe department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment chargesWhistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants insteadRepublican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services.By Leo Shane III3 months ago