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Hegseth reportedly removes 2 Black, 2 female Army officers from 1-star promotion list

Hegset has blocked promotions of four Army officers — two Black men and two women — to the rank of brigadier general, the New York Times reported Friday.

By Ellen Ioanes

30 hours ago

Senate rejects proposal to overturn VA’s abortion ban

Senators voted 50-48, quashing an effort to overturn the VA's near-total ban on abortions and abortion counseling.

By Patricia Kime

2 days ago

VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic

The Veterans Affairs employee died the day after being shot by an assailant who was in the clinic for a walk-in mental health consultation.

By Patricia Kime

9 days ago

House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy bills

Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.

By Patricia Kime

10 days ago

VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say

Using a Microsoft data analytics program, the VA program will use information gleaned from DBQ forms to identify patterns that could indicate fraud.

By Patricia Kime

11 days ago

Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union

A judge ordered the VA to recognize a bargaining contract that represents roughly 300,000 employees.

By Patricia Kime

12 days ago