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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Army ordered to release records on Trump’s Arlington cemetery visit
Service officials must this week make public their records on the former president's controversial visit to Arlington Cemetery in August.
VP Harris backs plan to provide medical care for military PFAS victims
The move is part of a broader effort to better recognize and address toxic exposure issues among troops and veterans.
Dem-aligned group blasts GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots
Republicans argue that overseas ballots are insufficiently verified, while Democrats say the legal challenges are meant to sow confusion and distrust.
How changes in Army training could limit troop brain injuries
Army officials plan to conduct baseline brain screenings of all soldiers by fall 2026.
Mattis feared Trump would order a surprise nuclear strike, book claims
In his new book, journalist Bob Woodward wrties that several former military leaders fear Trump returning to the White House.
Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans benefits appeals rules
The case involves how appeals panels must review denials in veteran disability cases.
Pentagon changes discharges for 800-plus vets kicked out for being gay
The move comes after a yearlong review of cases of troops forced to leave the services because of their sexual orientation.
