VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze orderWhite House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Sailor who once ‘came up short’ on ASVAB graduates as top recruitSeaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz received the Military Excellence Award after completing the Future Sailor Prep Course and basic training.By Riley Ceder6 days ago
More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freezeAbout two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump's first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.By Leo Shane III13 days ago
Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI checkThe confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental healthKansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran will lead the chamber's veterans policy committee for the second time.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
