Trump’s VA budget request tops $488 billion for fiscal 2027
The Department of Veterans Affairs would see its budget increase by 7.7% in fiscal 2027 under the White House’s proposed $2.2 trillion budget.
By Patricia Kime
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The FBI’s secret fight to track down American traitors in Europe during WWII
Author Stephen Harding tells the true story of a small band of FBI agents who went undercover to hunt down U.S. traitors in Europe.
Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims
The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March.
By Richard Sisk
Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
The report on 2024 suicides found a decrease in the total force suicide rate, though active component rates have steadily increased from 2011 to 2024.
Former VA executive charged with accepting $16K worth of gifts
The senior VA official has been charged with failing to disclose gifts he received from contractors working on the project he oversaw.
By Patricia Kime
Senate rejects proposal to overturn VA’s abortion ban
Senators voted 50-48, quashing an effort to overturn the VA's near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling.
By Patricia Kime