Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposalsSeveral Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying. By Leo Shane III7 days ago
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein2 weeks ago
Timely payments for Guard deployed to DC a concern, lawmaker saysA top Senate Democrat is still awaiting clarity on when Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital will be compensated for that military duty. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sitesAbortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdogThe incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
