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Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year

Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.

GOP bill repeals rule on how for-profit schools count vets benefits

Veterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.

House chairman asks Attorney General to investigate former VA leaders

House Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost suggested former department leaders could face criminal charges for past budget mistakes.

Defense budget debate devolves into fight over Hegseth’s controversies

Objections over Republican plans to boost defense spending by $150 billion focused largely on the defense secretary's leadership.

Hegseth cancels women’s leadership program despite past Trump support

The Women, Peace & Security program was signed into law by Trump and had received backing from numerous Republican leaders.

House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 28, 2025.

Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans

VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.

DOD stops offering rape kits to most overseas civilian workers

DOD civilian workers and contractors overseas who are ineligible for the Military Health System will no longer be provided sexual assault forensic exams.

House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight

Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.

Opinion

It’s time to fully fund the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft

The defense budget is the place to stop the decline in the Air Force's size and capabilities and begin its rebuilding, the authors of this op-ed argue.