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Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Trump’s use of troops in LA immigration protests illegal, judge rules

Judge Charles Breyer ruled Tuesday that Trump’s administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids.

14 days ago

Timely payments for Guard deployed to DC a concern, lawmaker says

A top Senate Democrat is still awaiting clarity on when Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital will be compensated for that military duty.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

US Air Force vet charged with felony assault with a deli weapon

The DOJ says the incident included shouting verbal insults and tossing a wrapped sub at a Customs and Border Protection officer in D.C.

By Carla Babb

4 weeks ago

VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sites

Abortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog

The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago