VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze orderWhite House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat featRear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.By Jon Guttman4 weeks ago
More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freezeAbout two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump's first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI checkThe confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental healthKansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran will lead the chamber's veterans policy committee for the second time.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
