Trump pays tribute to more than 100 Veterans on National Purple Heart Day
President Trump Celebrates Purple Heart Day at White House On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump recognized over 100 Purple Heart recipients during a special event at the White House, celebrating Purple Heart Day. This occasion serves as an important moment to honor veterans who have endured injuries in the line of duty or have […]
Veterans Affairs terminates the majority of its union agreements
VA Ends Most Union Agreements to Enhance Employee Focus The Veterans Affairs Bureau has announced the termination of most collective bargaining agreements with unions, aiming to concentrate more on employee performance. Doug Collins, the VA secretary, stated, “Often, unions representing our employees protect underperforming workers and hinder efforts that truly benefit veterans.” He emphasized that […]
Trump administration cancels Biden-era abortion policy for veterans
The Trump administration has rolled back abortion regulations from the Biden era, enabling veterans to access abortion within their medical benefits. On Friday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it was overturning 2022 rules that allowed certain pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries to receive abortion counseling and services. The department stated, “We will take […]
Veterans Affairs stops abortion services, reverts to previous 2022 policies
VA Reverses Abortion Service Policy for Veterans The Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) announced a reversal on its earlier policy regarding abortion services for veterans, returning to a standard in place before September 2022. This change was made public in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital. The memo indicates that the VA will revert to […]
Veterans group supporting Colorado Democrats in Republican House districts
Progressive Veterans Organization Backs Two House Candidates in Colorado The Progressive Veterans Organization announced its support for two House candidates on Thursday as they prepare to take on incumbents Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Jeff Crank (R-Colo.). This group focuses on electing Democratic veterans to office and has endorsed Eileen Laubach, who is running against Boebert […]
Eric Adams allocates additional apartments for veterans and city employees in affordability initiative
Mayor Adams to Announce Housing Plans for City Workers and Veterans Mayor Eric Adams is set to unveil plans on Thursday aimed at boosting the number of affordable housing units prioritized for city employees and military veterans. The initiative will increase the share of new or existing units designated for city workers and veterans from […]
Trump Approves Legislation Aimed at Preventing Home Foreclosures for U.S. Veterans
Trump Signs Bill to Protect Veterans’ Homes President Donald Trump officially signed a bill aimed at empowering the Veterans Affairs Bureau to safeguard veterans from losing their homes. This legislation, known as the VA Mortgage Program Reform Act, has now become law. During the signing, Trump was joined by Representatives Derrick Van Olden (R-WI) and […]
Sam Brown appointed to manage veterans’ cemeteries across the country
Senate Confirms Sam Brown as Executive Director of Veterans Affairs On Tuesday, the Senate approved another candidate put forth by President Donald Trump. This time, it was Sam Brown, tasked with managing the veterans’ cemetery and overseeing burial operations. Brown, an Army veteran and former Nevada GOP Senate candidate, was confirmed with a vote of […]
Four Years On, Veterans Continue Their Struggle for Justice Over COVID Vaccine Restrictions
Former President Joe Biden’s Pentagon has seen firings due to vaccine refusals, echoing a similar situation from four years ago when he enacted a mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all Department of Defense officials, veterans, and former service members. Back in August 2021, the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy led to the termination of around 8,500 […]
Senate Democrats support moving forward with the military construction and veterans funding legislation
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats decided to advance bipartisan funding legislation for the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Bureau, just days after Republicans passed partisan bills aimed at supporting PBS, NPR, and international aid programs. The 38 Democrats voted in favor of proceeding with the bill after a lengthy lunch meeting in the Lyndon Baines Johnson […]