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VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department

Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.

By Leo Shane III

17 hours ago

Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next year

The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time.

By Leo Shane III

34 hours ago

Next-generation destroyers to pack more missiles, energy weapons

The Navy is requesting $133.5 million to research and develop the new destroyer in fiscal 2026, with the goal of procuring the first in the early 2030s.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

2 days ago

New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Some A-10 Warthogs may dodge retirement under proposed Senate bill

The DOD's fiscal 2026 budget calls for the Air Force to retire its remaining 162 A-10 attack planes. The Senate's version would have the service keep 103.

By Stephen Losey

7 days ago

Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid

The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.

By Noah Robertson

8 days ago