The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month. Congress has pproved steady annual funding increases for VA opertions for more than 20 years. The change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses. Federal watchdogs warned that nearly 250,000 patients' medication records may contain mistakes because of conflicts with the new records software. Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored. Austin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors. NFL, police and government officials said there have been no “specific or credible” threats to Sunday’s championship game at Allegiant Stadium. Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap. Load More