Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroadThere are bipartisan calls to hit the breaks as defense spending nears $1 trillion. Others say that amount is not enough to fund U.S. strategy worldwide.By Bryant Harris6 months ago
VA again delays decision on transgender surgery optionsThe department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment chargesWhistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Lawmakers seek national coordination, support for maritime industryA group of lawmakers is asking the White House to create a maritime policy coordinator and invest in the U.S. shipbuilding and shipping industries.By Megan Eckstein7 months ago
