Landmark Bill Would Designate 12 Illnesses as Connected to Burn Pits The legislation would accelerate sick veterans' access to disability benefits.
Here Are the 2 Veteran-Supporting Bills President Trump Just Signed into Law The bills broaden options for troubled vets in the legal system and expand a home renovations grants program.
Plan Would Improve Testing and Treatment of Vets Exposed to Burn Pits, Other Toxins The proposed legislation would establish a commission to research the health effects of battlefield environmental pollutants.
Bill to Make VA Motto Gender-Neutral Unanimously Approved by Committee Another bill would expand VA home loan eligibility for activated National Guard and Reserve members.
House Bill Earmarks $1M to Rename Army Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders Secretary Ryan McCarthy said in early June that he was open to consider renaming the installations.
Amendment Aims to Overturn Ban on Transgender Military Service Two senators have offered an amendment aimed at lifting the military's ban on transgender service.
Bills Would Ban Sale of Military Weapons to Police, Bar Deployment of Troops to Protests Future amendments to the NDAA could put a stop to what some have called the militarization of police forces.
Some Top Generals May Stay Longer in Their Jobs Amid National Emergency Lawmakers have given President Donald Trump the authority to keep top brass in their roles longer.
Honorary Promotions Authorized for Tuskegee Airman, Doolittle Raider Two distinguished veteran aviators are about to receive honorary promotions thanks to recent legislation.
'Bad Paper' Discharges Would Get Final Pentagon Review in Defense Bill A defense bill would allow for a final review of upgrades of "bad paper" discharges.
Watchdog Finds 50% Increase in VA Medical Center Jobs with 'Severe' Shortages This year, Veterans Health Administration facilities reported 4,434 severe occupational staffing shortages in jobs ranging...
4 Out of 5 US Troops Surveyed Understand the Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into...
National Guard Rehearsed Show of Force Against Immigration Raid Protesters, General Testifies National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force...
San Diego Espionage Trial Begins for Sailor Accused of Spying for His Native China Jinchao “Patrick” Wei, 25, is accused of seven counts of conspiracy, espionage and charges related to unlawfully sending...
Trump and Putin Will Meet at an Alaska Military Base Long Used to Counter Russia The base created by merging Elmendorf Air Force Base and Army Fort Richardson in 2010 has played a key strategic role in...