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Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in Yemen
Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.
New documentary goes behind the scenes of vet-made ‘Range 15.’ Watch the trailer
Star power, blood, laughs, zombies and dozens of veterans come together in 'Not a War Story.'
By Kevin Lilley
Funding fight again sidelines proposal to expand disability benefits to more Vietnam veterans
Advocates had hoped to advance legislation to help so-called blue water veterans become eligible for disability payouts related to their war service.
Dems press VA for in-depth medical marijuana research
Department officials have said federal law marking marijuana as illegal limits their research options.
Lawmakers unveil planned VA health reforms, but department leaders want more
Proposals before Congress would allow more veterans to seek care at private-sector doctors' offices with VA officials picking up the bill.
Schumer: It’s time for Congress to re-examine war authorizations
The Senate’s top Democrat says he favors a re-examination of the country’s war authorization amid controversy surrounding the deaths of four U.S. troops in Niger.
By Joe Gould
Lawmakers take first steps toward a BRAC for VA facilities
Supporters admit the idea of closing VA buildings nationwide will be controversial, but said too many existing facilities are aging and underused.
Senators want more oversight of VA budgets, spending
The bipartisan group of lawmakers wants an outside review of VA budgeting practices and more notice before emergency funding requests are sent to Congress.
House Democrats boycott VA health event, complicating reform plans
Democrats on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee refused to attend because officials from the Republican-backed group Concerned Veterans for America were invited.
US Senate advances vote on Paul’s AUMF repeal measure
The U.S. Senate is moving toward a vote Wednesday on Sen. Rand Paul’s proposal to scrap America’s current war authorizations.
By Joe Gould
Commentary: To stop rape in the ranks, fix the personnel system
Despite progress, the incidence of rape in the ranks remains far higher than among civilians.
By Tim Kane