GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year
The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.
Pentagon & Congress
Allvin calls Ukraine drone strikes a wake-up call for US air defense
The Air Force's top uniformed leader said that planners need to consider vulnerabilities at military sites once thought untouchable by enemy forces.
VA to resume collecting pharmacy co-pays for thousands of vets
Co-payments for outpatient pharmacy services have been paused for several years at some locations.
Transportation Command nominee promises review of Gaza pier mission
The three-month effort to deliver aid to Gaza included more than 1,000 U.S. servicemembers.
Military influencers could help fight disinformation, experts argue
Military influencers could build support for U.S. troops and protect against enemy disinformation attempts to undermine the DOD, a RAND report says.
This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.
More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarship
All enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.
JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected
The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.
Congress moves to fix VA budget gap, but time is running out
House and Senate leaders hope to approve $3 billion in extra funding for Veterans Affairs benefits checks by Sept. 20.
Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
Lawmakers demand Army sanction Trump over Arlington Cemetery visit
Three key House Democrats want Army leaders to release more files on possible rules violations during the former president's visit to the cemetery.
