Marines show off body armor with lighter vest, plates and more sizesMarine body armor engineers share a glimpse of their new protective gear that features lighter weights, lighter plates and more size options.3 days ago
Sen. Ruben Gallego to block VA nominations until plans to cut staff are droppedMarine Corps vet lawmaker says Trump administration is harming veterans' benefits with plans to change VA.
Democratic Rep. says VA shouldn’t adopt ‘DOGE mentality’ in staff cuts“Caring for our veterans really should be rooted in how much money we’re saving.” Democratic representative gives his views on the priorities behind VA’s cuts.
Will DOGE cuts at VA erase PACT Act staffing additions? A House VA leader weighs inA top member of the House Vets’ Affairs Committee says he was"horrified" to learn that VA staffing cuts could take the agency to pre-PACT Act levels
Congressman: No one wants a ‘Hunger Games’ for funding between vets’, civilian spendingDemocratic Rep. Mark Takano says voters broadly support spending on the PACT Act, but foresees trouble from his Republican counterparts on the matter.
Top House Democrat warns VA cuts could hurt vets servicesHouse Veterans’ Affairs Committee ranking member Mark Takano says cost savings can’t take precedence over providing care and benefits to veterans.