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
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 III7 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
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Uncertainty is the only constant in the Pentagon’s budget outlook“It’s going to be kind of a disaster,” one military official said about the lack of a full budget, which means more limits on how the Pentagon spends.By Noah Robertson and Courtney Albon9 months ago
Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdownThe Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.9 months ago
