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House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this year

The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles

Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikes

The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 weeks ago

House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Transgender vet sues VA over decision to halt hormone therapy meds

VA officials in March announced plans to end all transgender-related health care programs, a move advocates say will hurt veterans.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago