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A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.

Troops E-4 and below will see a 14.5% pay raise under a deal reached by congressional negotiators this week.

More than half of the individuals polled said they have a great deal of trust in the U.S. armed forces.

Rules surrounding VA's caregiver support have been in limbo for more than two years after families complained about harsh eligibility guidelines.

Driscoll, who served in the Army and deployed to Iraq with the 10th Mountain Division, brings a background in venture capital and private equity firms.

The move is the first time Veterans Affairs leaders have funded a study into psychedelic benefits since the 1960s.

Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.

Officials revised their initial ask downward after criticism from lawmakers over previous inaccurate estimates.

VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.

Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.

Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs.

Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trend

Could Trump drop the VA and DOD abortion access policies right away?

Justice Department officials are reivewing whether VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates.

VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services

Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary

Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levels

At least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.

Robert Wilkie served in both the Defense Department and VA during Trump's first presidency.