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
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 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
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 III8 months ago
‘There’s a war on vets’: Dems launch plans to counter Trump’s VA movesDemocratic lawmakers vow to block bills, slow nominations and hold their own hearings to protest planned cuts to veterans programs.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
VA unveils next 13 sites for electronic health record rolloutVA planners want to speed the rollout of their controversial electronic health records overhaul project with more than a dozen new sites in 2026.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
