Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman. The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems. Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care. Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits. Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain. A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA. Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year. The White House's budget request for fiscal 2025 calls for a 2% reduction in the size of the Veterans Affairs workforce next year. Load More