One firefighter killed in Idaho attack was National Guard veteranBattalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, was a veteran of the Army National Guard.By Lindsey Wasson and Manuel Valdes, The Associated Press6 days ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III12 days ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III13 days ago
White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology rolesKaren Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
