House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure. By Leo Shane III8 days ago
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein14 days ago
White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocateAfter Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers. By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DCDemocratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdogThe 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 III7 weeks ago
After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
