VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, departmentVeterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting. By Leo Shane III9 hours ago
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next yearThe proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time. By Leo Shane III26 hours ago
New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become lawCongress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Air Force review spotlights risks in space agency’s go-fast approachThe report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.By Courtney Albon10 days ago
VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffsMore than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year. By Leo Shane III11 days ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
