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.
As Congress returns to DC, so does the threat of a federal shutdown
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 9, 2024.
Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon
VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.
Marine Corps requires immediate reporting of extremism, gang activity
New guidelines aim to streamline the process to report extremism, which has been inconsistent across the services.
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Inflation has some military families ‘grasping at pennies’
With many living paycheck to paycheck, families are cutting back on everything from grocery shopping and driving to subscription services and eating out.
Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills
Labor Department officials have seen a sizable number of older veterans seeking out help with their midcareer job searches.
New household goods shipment program ramping up this fall
U.S. Transportation Command is unifying and privatizing the military moving process.
Army blasts Trump trip to Arlington cemetery for violating decorum
Service officials said a cemetery staffer was shoved by Trump campaign staff during the former president's visit on Monday.
Price tag for VA’s new GI Bill online platform has jumped nearly $500M
VA officials said the original $453 million contract for the work has now been updated 25 times. The new price tag for the project is $932 million.
