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 Robertson8 hours ago
Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise? By Leah Rosenbaum5 days 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 III6 days ago
Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearingsThe effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas. By Leo Shane III6 days 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 III6 days 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 III7 days ago
