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How a Lloyd Austin aide became Pete Hegseth’s ‘only guy standing’

While Hegseth fired or reassigned several top advisers, a Marine colonel on his staff has ascended.

By Noah Robertson

3 days ago

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

By Karen Jowers

2 weeks ago

VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

VA leaders to halt mortgage rescue program launched last year

The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program aimed to help financially strapped veterans get lower interest rates and avoid eviction from their homes.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services

Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problems

Software handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago