Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gainsPatient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sitesAbortion 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 III5 months ago
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal yearOnly a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026. By Leo Shane III5 months 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 III6 months 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 III6 months ago
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted. By Leo Shane III7 months ago
