All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contendThe bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 days ago
OpinionValor may not expire, but award recognition should have limitsOpinion: The Valor Has No Expiration Act ignores why limitations on valor awards like the Medal of Honor matter. By Dwight S. Mears8 days ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III10 days ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus ActA federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles.2 weeks ago