Defense Department’s COVID-19 data is unreliable, watchdog saysThe accuracy rate of the data was supposed to be at least 90 percent, but the IG found errors in 24 of the 25 registry records they reviewed.9 months ago
GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense billThe annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.10 months ago
Coronavirus | COVID-19 UpdatesVeterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Bids to weaken military COVID vaccine mandate stall in CongressDemocrats rejected proposals to reinstate troops already kicked out and dismiss the Defense Secretary for requiring the shots.23 months ago
Plan would give VA more power to protect GI Bill benefits in future national emergenciesEmergency powers given to VA leaders amid the coronavirus pandemic expired earlier this month.23 months ago
VA officials lagging in goal of housing 38,000 distressed vets this yearA spike in Covid-19 cases at the start of the year delayed some efforts to get more veterans into homes.23 months ago
Veterans cemeteries will be fully open to visitors this Memorial DayPublic attendance at ceremonies had been limited the last two years by the coronavirus pandemic.24 months ago
Bill would mandate honorable discharge for troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine mandateThe measure would also upgrade the discharge status of troops already kicked out of the service for refusing to get vaccinated.24 months ago
Audit: Urgent response lacking in COVID-19 outbreak at veterans homeThe deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home in northern Illinois killed 36 veterans.24 months ago
Troops allege military’s COVID vaccine mandate is a ‘religious purge’Two airmen and a soldier appeared on a podcast hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida.2 years ago
The vast majority of troops kicked out for COVID vaccine refusal received general discharges“I can tell you there are no operational impacts across the force for readiness,” Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon told lawmakers.2 years ago
Trump officials gave improper national security loans to trucking firm, lawmakers allege The report accuses officials of overruling Pentagon recommendations to give $700 million in low-interest loans to YRC Worldwide Inc., now known as Yellow Corp.2 years ago
VA increasing research into long-term COVID illnesses while bracing for more short-term casesActive coronavirus cases among department patients have increased over the last month.2 years ago