DOD civilian satisfaction scores drop sharply in independent 2025 survey
The results are "alarmingly low" and reveal "drastically less confidence" compared to one year ago, said the president of the group that ran the survey.
By Michael Scanlon
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Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A judge ordered the VA to recognize a bargaining contract that represents roughly 300,000 employees.
By Patricia Kime
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusal
Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
Government shutdown prompts cancellation of some Veterans Day events
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America.
By Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they'll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
By Karen Jowers
Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds to end shutdown
The vice president said he believes troops will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the administration will reconfigure funding.
Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026
The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.
By Patricia Kime
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
By Karen Jowers