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VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 years ago

Voting rights activists hold signs near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 2022.

Passing Electoral Count Act reforms is vital to national security

Nine senior former defense officials and military leaders warn about national security threats America faces due to weaknesses in the Electoral Count Act.

By Steve Abbot, Craig McKinley, John Jumper, Louis Caldera, Debbie Lee James, Sean O'Keefe, George Casey, Tony Zinni and Thad Allen

2 years ago

The number of homeless vets dropped sharply over the last two years

But about 33,000 veterans were still without stable housing in the latest federal survey of individuals in distress.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say

The effort has collected more than 317,000 names but fails to present a full picture of the problem, researchers concluded.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Biden signs burn pit exposure health bill into law

Biden called the PACT Act one of the most important changes to veteran support policies in decades.

By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 years ago

New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan

The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago