White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts
VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.
Pentagon & Congress
Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’
Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel.
Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
GOP bill repeals rule on how for-profit schools count vets benefits
Veterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.
House chairman asks Attorney General to investigate former VA leaders
House Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost suggested former department leaders could face criminal charges for past budget mistakes.
Poll shows young vets unhappy with Signal leak, federal program cuts
A survey of more than 1,400 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans found concerns across party lines about the White House's handling of national security issues.
House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 28, 2025.
More than two-thirds of reserve troops are overweight: Report
The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards.
Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA
The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.
Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans
VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.
Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies
VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.
House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight
Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.
Students sue Defense Department over book bans in military schools
The case involves 12 students from six families who attend military-run schools in Virginia, Kentucky, Italy and Japan.
VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites
The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce.
Lenders voice concerns over decision to end VA home loan rescue effort
VA officials previously announced plans to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program May 1.
VA leaders launch search for top benefits, health care leaders
VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence will oversee a search the department's new undersecretary of health and undersecretary of benefits.
Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes
Lawmakers expressed concerns that extra money for young troops could make some families ineligible for federal nutrition programs.
