Nominees voice commitment to veterans during hearing for veterans appeals rolesAt stake is the future leadership of the Board of Veterans Appeals and the makeup of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.By Patricia Kime10 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 Kime3 weeks ago
Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strikeLawmakers demanded Monday that the Pentagon release its findings from an investigation into the Feb. 28 strike at a girls’ school in Iran.By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters3 months ago
VA needs to do more to care for menopausal patients, watchdog saysWomen make up the fastest growing segment of the veteran population.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
Senator warns of government shutdown over dispute on fiscal 2027 defense budgetSen. John Kennedy, R-La., said that leaders should prepare for a government shutdown as lawmakers disagree on a defense budget increase.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
Creating a separate Cyber Force would require $10 billion and a minimum of 1 year, report saysTwo D.C. think tanks examined a proposed implementation plan for an independent U.S. Cyber Force as some lawmakers push for its creation.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago