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House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill

Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.

By Leo Shane III

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House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

By Leo Shane III

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House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

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Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs

VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves

Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK.

By Leo Shane III

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Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approaches

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

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Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan

The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.

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DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

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Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low

Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.

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Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025.

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Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul

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Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut

The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.

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6 weeks ago

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House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill

Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.

House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.

Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs

VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.

Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves

Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK.

Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approaches

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.

Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan

The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.

DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low

Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025.

Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul

Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.

Trump requests $892.6 billion base defense budget, a real-terms cut

The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass.

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