An AI program designed to prevent suicide among U.S. veterans prioritizes white men and ignores survivors of sexual violence, an investigation found. By Aaron Glantz
2 months ago Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year. VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill. The latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024. A sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness. House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay. A new grant program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations helping veterans and spouses land post-military jobs. A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders. Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year. Load More