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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

4 days ago

‘Cruelty was the point’: Transgender troops look back on their ban as it’s set to end

Thirty enlisted transgender service members are in line to be allowed to serve again starting Thursday after being banned from the military in 2025.

4 days ago

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

9 days ago

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

11 days ago

VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon

Lawmakers and veterans groups are divided on how to pay for a major veterans benefits reform bill.

By Patricia Kime

12 days ago

House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation

A bill that encompasses two popular pieces of legislation — the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act — has been stalled.

By Patricia Kime

3 weeks ago