Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary
Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.
Veterans
VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services
The move is part of broader department efforts to expand telehealth options for patients.
Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violations
Justice Department officials are reivewing whether VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates.
Opinion
Document the stories of the ‘Greatest Generation’ before it’s too late
In this Veterans Day op-ed, a military history filmmaker implores Americans to document the stories of World War II veterans while they're still alive.
Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levels
Just under 33,000 veterans were without stable housing across America in January.
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever
At least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.
Check out these sweet Veterans Day deals
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your budget and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
Former VA secretary to lead Trump’s Pentagon transition efforts
Robert Wilkie served in both the Defense Department and VA during Trump's first presidency.
Former VA physician found guilty of sexually assaulting a patient
The doctor was accused of assualting multiple patients during routine exams in 2019 and 2020.
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challenger
Tim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year.
Remains of Civil War veterans found in funeral home’s storage
For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities.
How veterans are faring in the 2024 election
Military Times will be tracking all of the congressional races featuring veterans on election night and beyond.
Best for Vets: Hiring veterans on the other side of the world
Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top veteran-friendly employers.
Best for Vets: Colleges work to build community for military students
Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top-100 veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfall
Congress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.
Vet-versus-vet election contests could decide who controls Congress
Nineteen House and Senate races will feature two veterans facing off against each other to represent their districts in Congress.
