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Top House Democrat calls to split veterans omnibus, advance Major Richard Star Act

If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.

By Natalie Oliverio

5 hours ago

VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues

The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.

24 hours ago

Lindsey Graham, senator and retired Air Force Reserve colonel, remembered for relishing challenges of public life

The late Lindsey Graham spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force across three components.

By Patricia Kime

2 days ago

How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.

By Natalie Oliverio

5 days ago

GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy

The inquiry follows the VFW's use of a "firing squad" cartoon to support preserving veterans benefits.

By Military Times staff

6 days ago

VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years

The VA claims backlog dropped below 70,000 for first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Patricia Kime

6 days ago