Leo Shane III

Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.

The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.

Almost two-thirds of respondents in the Reagan Institute poll pushed for a bigger role for U.S. leaders on the global stage.

About 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces.

Military officials expect to formally order the return to Confederate base names soon, but with different honorees.

The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.

The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.