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House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

By Leo Shane III

10 days ago

Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records

Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.

By Leo Shane III

10 days ago

VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this year

The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Two soldiers die in non-combat incidents in Middle East

Staff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez and Sgt. 1st Class Emmett Wilfred Goodridge Jr. died this week in non-combat incidents.

By Beth Sullivan

2 weeks ago

White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles

Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

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

3 weeks ago

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