Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacanciesVA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.By Leo Shane III8 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
Congress readies troop pay protections as federal shutdown looms againIf lawmakers do not pass a new budget bill by March 14, funding for most federal programs and serives will run out.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Trump speech to Congress expected to key on Ukraine, national securityDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 3, 2025.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staffAfter record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA's workforce is at its highest point in history.By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III19 months ago