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Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it

"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.

By Barry Jesinoski

2 days ago

Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Kelly over unlawful orders video

Sen. Mark Kelly sued in federal court to block his Jan. 5 censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

13 days ago

Timely payments for Guard deployed to DC a concern, lawmaker says

A top Senate Democrat is still awaiting clarity on when Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital will be compensated for that military duty.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sites

Abortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog

The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with Iran

About 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

8 months ago

Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requests

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill

Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointments

Congress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disaster

Upgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.

By Stephen Losey

10 months 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

10 months 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

10 months ago

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