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Transgender vet sues VA over decision to halt hormone therapy meds

VA officials in March announced plans to end all transgender-related health care programs, a move advocates say will hurt veterans.

‘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.

Opinion

Tactical vehicle mishaps are training failures — simulators could help

Mandating driver training simulators would provide troops with the tools they need to survive, the author of this op-ed argues.

Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality

Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.

GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year

The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.

House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week

Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.

Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs

VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.

Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requests

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes.

Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill

Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.

Army investigating allegations Rangers fired blank rounds at civilians

“This is unacceptable because there are so many real mass shootings going on in America each year,” one witness said. “You can’t be joking about it.”