As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trustVA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.26 hours ago
VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictionsDepartment leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.2 days ago
Pentagon & CongressWomen in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for changeAustin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.
US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before TrumpThe latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict.3 days ago
Lawmakers advance plans to boost veteran caregiver support Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs.3 days ago
Should women serve in combat? Trump’s defense pick reignites debateDefense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has made it clear that he believes men and women shouldn't serve together in combat units.4 days ago
Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as next VA secretaryCollins served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and deployed to Iraq in 2008.8 days ago
Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trendOfficials said that the suicide rate among troops has increased steadily over the last decade.8 days ago
Could Trump drop the VA and DOD abortion access policies right away? Advocates say undoing the military's abortion policy may be easier than ending VA rules.9 days ago
Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the PentagonThe news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.9 days ago
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense SecretaryHegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.10 days ago
VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services The move is part of broader department efforts to expand telehealth options for patients.10 days ago
Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violationsJustice Department officials are reivewing whether VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates.10 days ago
Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levelsJust under 33,000 veterans were without stable housing across America in January.11 days ago
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members everAt least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.14 days ago
Pentagon chief directs military to conduct smooth transition to TrumpIn a memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminded service members of their obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.2 weeks ago
Former VA secretary to lead Trump’s Pentagon transition effortsRobert Wilkie served in both the Defense Department and VA during Trump's first presidency.2 weeks ago
Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind and othersThe plea agreements would spare Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants the risk of the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas.2 weeks ago
Former VA physician found guilty of sexually assaulting a patient The doctor was accused of assualting multiple patients during routine exams in 2019 and 2020.2 weeks ago