Hopes for debt limit deal as June deadline loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 22, 2023.4 hours ago
Rules for military base visitors still missing after years of waitingDefense leaders had promised changes on visitor access to bases four years ago, but entry standards remain unfinished.2 days ago
UkraineAccounting error means Pentagon can send more weapons to UkraineThe Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion.
VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.3 days ago
Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records dealThe electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.5 days ago
GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfestRepublican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.5 days ago
‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programsIf Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.5 days ago
Cleaning toxic military sites will take decades without more fundingAdvocates want congressional appropriators to double the budget for military clean up efforts in fiscal 2024.6 days ago
Camp Lejeune’s poisoned water caused higher rates of Parkinson’sThe findings again highlight the harm done by toxic chemicals to military families stationed at the site.6 days ago
Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.7 days ago
Dems accuse GOP lawmaker of condoning white supremacy among troopsRepublicans say few service members harbor extremist views. Democrats say it's still a problem worth fixing.10 days ago
What could derail great power competition? A terrorist attack.Special operations must continue counterterrorism and crisis response while also competing with peer adversaries such as Russia and China, experts said.10 days ago
Pacific fleet commander to brief China committee on Taiwan defenseAdm. Samuel Paparo will brief the bipartisan committee on plans to thwart a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.11 days ago
SecDef says Senate confirmation fight hurts national securityThe letter from Lloyd Austin is the latest criticism of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold of all senior military moves.12 days ago
Defense budget bill hit with delay over debt ceiling fightThe House’s markup of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act — initially scheduled for this week — is now postponed.12 days ago
Veterans unemployment is at historic lows. Can it last? Officials said about 184,000 vets couldn't find work last month, the lowest total in at least 23 years.13 days ago
First looks at major 2024 defense policy bill come this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 8, 2023.2 weeks ago
Former SecDefs blast senator over ‘irresponsible’ nomination holds The seven former military leaders said holding up confirmations hurts military operations.2 weeks ago
Support services for homeless veterans set to expireAid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.2 weeks ago
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructorsConcerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.3 weeks ago