Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cutsA bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to shield America’s public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs.By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel officeRetired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon saysThe cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.By Noah Robertson3 months ago
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programsVA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
