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Army seeks $197 billion FY26 budget with transformation plan at center

The Army's base budget request is $192 billion but relies on another $5.4 billon in supplemental funding for key initiatives.

9 days ago

House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

‘Unite for Vets’ rally calls for Trump to abandon planned cuts at VA

Thousands of veterans gathered in Washington on Friday to rally against potential cuts to veterans services and staffing.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Hegseth cuts Pentagon’s testing office in half, appoints new leader

Hegseth said in a new memo the move was informed by a "comprehensive internal review" that identified nonessential personnel within the office.

By Courtney Albon

5 weeks ago

DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

7 weeks ago

Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul

Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.

By Leo Shane III

9 weeks ago