The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes. The Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget includes plan to cut $4 million and more than 700 airmen from the special duty assignment pay program. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. The Department of the Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases. A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems. Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care. Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits. If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend. A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA. Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay. Load More