How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate
What changed between the 2023 and 2025 versions of the Richard Star Act to increase the projected cost so dramatically?
By Natalie Oliverio
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230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon says
Roughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning.
By Patricia Kime
Top House Democrat calls to split veterans omnibus, advance Major Richard Star Act
If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.
By Natalie Oliverio
How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.
By Natalie Oliverio
VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years
The VA claims backlog dropped below 70,000 for first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Patricia Kime
The Pentagon wants ‘decision advantage.’ Is that enough?
As the Pentagon modernizes for combat against technologically savvy adversaries, a question remains: Is it investing as heavily in honing human instincts?
By Natalie Oliverio