VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffsMore than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year. By Leo Shane III2 days ago
House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military fundingThe bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.By Noah Robertson6 days ago
Senate passes Trump’s major policy bill with $150 billion for the DODFunding included in the bill would go toward shipbuilding, the Golden Dome homeland missile defense project, munitions and other key Pentagon priorities.By Noah Robertson8 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 III13 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 III14 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 III2 weeks ago