Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role. Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans. Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025. VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes. A provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive. VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need. President Trump on Monday also placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber tradition for U.S. presidents. All 11 men aboard the bomber were killed. Their remains, deep below the sea, were designated as non-recoverable. That changed in 2023. Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts. Load More
