Texas man defrauded Tricare of $26 million to fund lavish lifestyleA Texas man used money defrauded from Tricare for a casino-themed party and a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, among other expenses. By Patricia Kime25 minutes ago
VA terminated $1.1 billion in contracts after DOGE requests, watchdog findsVA ended contracts worth $1.1 billion during DOGE's cost-cutting spree, far less than the $120.9 billion the department reported initially.By Natalie Oliverio4 days ago
Pentagon, Lockheed sign framework deal to boost AIM-260 productionThe agreement was signed to expand production of the AIM-260 JATM, laying the groundwork for a future multiyear buy of the long-range air-to-air weapon.By Michael Scanlon11 days ago
Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAJames Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.By Eve Sampson12 days ago
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime13 days ago
Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowersVeterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.By Natalie Oliverio13 days ago