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Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Special operators want electronic attack and firepower for watercraft

Officials want kinetic and nonkinetic weapons for a variety of vessels.

3 days ago

National security adviser Mike Waltz leaving Trump team

Waltz's exit comes just weeks after it was revealed he added a journalist to a Signal chat being used to discuss military plans.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

8 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

10 days ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago