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Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say

Crytpo scams, romance scams, education scams, job scams. Advocates are pushing authorities to root out scamsters at the source.

By Karen Jowers

4 weeks ago

AI-powered military neurotech: Mind enhancement or control?

AI's ability to monitor a warfighter’s mental state, visuals or inner dialog may outpace the ability to shield that data from misuse, some scientists say.

By Aliya Sternstein

4 weeks ago

VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year

VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts

About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts

GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year

Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago