Senators Introduce Bill to Give VA Bosses Power to Fire Employees Senators have filed legislation to allow the VA secretary to give regional direct authority to demote and fire employees.
Push to Ease Licensing for Military Spouses Remains Patchwork by State Rules remain inconsistent and, in most cases, difficult to navigate, military family experts say.
Trump to Sign Bill Extending VA Choice Program The VA secretary says the program is still in need of a major fix from Congress.
Senate Panel Backs 2.1% Troop Pay Raise, House Panel Wants 2.4% Troops would get a 2.1 percent pay raise in 2018 under the Senate Armed Services Committee's proposal.
Bill Would Boost Oversight of Disability System A key Senate lawmaker has offered legislation that would force the Pentagon to strengthen oversight of its mental health care...
Obama to Sign VA Reform Bill on Thursday President Obama will, on Thursday, sign the Veterans Affairs Department reform bill that Congress recently passed.
Congress Passes Law Creating ID Card for Veterans The House and Senate have passed legislation creating a veterans ID card.
Advocates Say Imprisoned Veterans Should Have Access to VA Two veterans service organizations are backing legislation requiring prison officials to give the VA reasonable access to a...
House Veterans Affairs Chairman Files New VA Accountability Act Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Florida, has filed new legislation that he says will bring "real accountability" to all employees at VA.
VFW Blasts Proposed GI Bill Enrollment Fee as 'Tax on Troops' The House Veterans Affairs Committee will take up a proposal for what the VFW calls a "tax on troops" for GI Bill benefits.
Army Ends Most Barracks Maintenance at Fort Cavazos Amid Federal Cuts One of the Army's largest installations has disbanded its teams responsible for routine and preventative maintenance of...
Hegseth Wants to Rename 8 Naval Ships. Here Are the Stories Behind Their Namesakes After Military.com's reporting, CBS confirmed the defense secretary's plans to rename seven other naval ships who honor civic...
White House Asked Joint Chiefs Chairman for Candidates to Lead NASA, Worrying Experts The White House made the unusual move of reaching out to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for advice on...
What it Would Take to Convert a Jet From Qatar into Air Force One to Safely Fly Trump Air Force One has to have the highest level of classified communications, anti-jamming capabilities and external protections...
Navy Man Charged with Firing Gun in Downtowns of 2 Connecticut Cities In both cases, Harper is now charged with illegal discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment and carrying a...