Virginia lawmakers restore military tuition program funding, for nowLegislators repealed changes to a college financial aid program for military families and allocated $90 million to it for the next two years.2 days ago
Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft accountThe state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.11 days ago
Education & TransitionVirginia lawmakers reach deal on military tuition programAfter weeks of disagreement, lawmakers will introduce legislation to repeal changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.
Virginia Senate fails to pass bill on military tuition programMilitary families are urging lawmakers to reverse changes to a state tuition waiver program for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members.3 weeks ago
Tight congressional calendar squeezes lawmakers’ defense workDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2024.4 weeks ago
VA chief of staff stepping down from leadership post next monthKimberly Jackson has served as the VA's top advisor since last fall, and will leave the post in mid-July.4 weeks ago
Marines cut time for career transition program, citing readinessOfficials have cited a hefty loss of manpower in recent years.4 weeks ago
VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive listThe addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.5 weeks ago
Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badgeRep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.5 weeks ago
VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program 'a huge success' for the American economy.6 weeks ago
Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlashVirginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families.6 weeks ago
Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public viewDefense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.6 weeks ago
LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study findsA new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.7 weeks ago
Biden threatens VA budget veto over abortion, gender-affirming careThe White House is opposed to a Republican-backed VA budget plan that is expected to be advanced this week.7 weeks ago
No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary saysVA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.7 weeks ago
House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.7 weeks ago
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearingVA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.7 weeks ago
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.7 weeks ago
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next yearA moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.7 weeks ago