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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.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records

Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyer

Maj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.

By Riley Ceder

6 days ago

VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this year

The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles

Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

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