All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contendThe bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 days ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III11 days ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III12 days ago
US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with IranAbout 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces. By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology rolesKaren Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinicThe Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago