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Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms

The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

Special operators want electronic attack and firepower for watercraft

Officials want kinetic and nonkinetic weapons for a variety of vessels.

8 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

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.

By Noah Robertson

12 days ago