Major leadership shakeup, new budget battles coming to VA in 2025The major Veterans Affairs stories we're keeping an eye on in 2025.By Leo Shane III28 hours ago
Santa catches a ride with troops to bring Christmas to Alaska villageForget the sleigh powered by a herd of flying reindeer. Santa and Mrs. Claus hopped on military transports to deliver Christmas to a Tlingit village.4 days ago
Government funding bill clears Congress, averting a shutdownThe plan now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it into law.8 days ago
VA to resume new electronic health record rollout in mid-2026 The project was scheduled to take 10 years and cost $16 billion. Nearly eight years later, only six of VA’s 170-plus medical sites are using the software.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Looming government shutdown could hurt military families, veteransPlans to avert a partial government shutdown starting this weekend appeared scuttled after President-elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan deal.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers9 days ago
Plan would cover all health care costs for thousands of vets overseasProviding more health care coverage for disabled veterans living abroad could be a major focus of the next session of Congress.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
