Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
Pentagon & Congress
Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year
The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.
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.
Legion officials jab Harris, Trump for skipping veterans conventions
Legion officials said they invited both Harris and Trump to resume the tradition this year, but were rebuffed.
Trump campaign denies fighting with Arlington National Cemetery staff
NPR reported that a cemetery official tried to prevent Trump staffers from filming in Section 60, but the individual was verbally abused and shoved aside.
IAVA founder launches new effort to put independent veterans in office
Independent candidates have until Aug. 31 to apply to be endorsed by the group.
Veteran’s book about involvement in Jan. 6 attack leads to his arrest
An acquaintance tipped off the FBI after seeing the Marine veteran promote his book on Facebook.
Combat tours don’t cause permanent readjustment issues for vets: Study
A 20-year study of more than 2,000 Swedish service members found no long-term obstacles to them finding work and succeeding after serving in war zones.
Trump promises to launch Space National Guard if elected
The Republican nominee for president said he will push for a dedicated National Guard branch for space missions if he is re-elected.
Military commissaries bringing bigger deals in September
Military grocery stores will offer extra discounts of up to 32% above regular savings.
