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Trump’s Secret Plane Trip Not Unprecedented, Former Agents Say: Former Secret Service agents say the unusual maneuver reflects presidential security improvising ...
time.com/article/2026/08/11/trump-secret-plane-swap-Turkey-UK-Secret-Service-Air-Force-One/
House Democrats demand answers from Trump's VA on vets struggling to access mental healthcare - Salon.com
salon.com/2026/08/12/house-democrats-demand-answers-from-trumps-va-on-vets-struggling-to-access-mental-healthcare-partner/
Veterans Could Keep More of Their Disability Checks Under New Bills: Some veterans see their disability checks reduced as the government recoups separation ...
newsweek.com/veterans-could-keep-more-disability-checks-under-new-bills-12307505
House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
propublica.org/article/democrats-veterans-affairs-doug-collins-letter-mental-health
VA Launches Psychedelic Drug Trial For Veterans: Here's Who Can Take Part: The trial seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using psilocybin to treat ...
newsweek.com/va-launches-psychedelic-drug-trial-veterans-psilocybin-depression-mental-illness-12296106
Senate Blocks Veterans Bill: What It Means for Disability Benefits: The White House backs the benefits package with caveats, but its support has not resolved the ...
newsweek.com/senate-blocks-veterans-bill-disability-benefits-12281633
Defence Ministry allocates RM275.4mil for veterans: MELAKA: The Defence Ministry has channelled RM275.4mil, or 90 per cent, of the RM303 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/10/defence-ministry-allocates-rm2754mil-for-veterans
Trump announces ‘Freedom Haulers’ initiative: President Trump on Thursday rolled out a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” aimed at replacing illegal ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6000320-veterans-to-replace-illegal-truckers/
Supreme Court Reveals Major Cases on Docket for October—Full List: The Supreme Court will open its new term with hearing oral arguments in seven cases in October ...
newsweek.com/supreme-court-major-cases-docket-october-list-12289142
VA Benefits Update: Bill Would Help Millions Navigate Health Care Plans: So far, the legislation has been referred to multiple House committees.
newsweek.com/va-benefits-update-bill-would-help-millions-navigate-health-care-plans-12283839
$300M from GI Bill spent on training like grass-growing and making fake rocks, report reveals: ‘Get into this racket’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/gi-bll-spending-nonsense-classes-veterans-affairs-b3027254.html
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Why Is Salesforce Stock Trading Higher Today? - Salesforce (NYSE:CRM): Salesforce wins a $1.6 billion Veterans Affairs contract to modernize services for more ...
benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/26/07/60664811/salesforce-lands-1-6b-veterans-affairs-agreement-as-ai-adoption-accelerates
A new proposal is aimed at eliminating one of the biggest obstacles for veterans seeking benefits – paperwork.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a ... Show more
Big change proposed for millions of veterans seeking disability, survivor benefits
Big change proposed for millions of veterans seeking disability, survivor benefits
OpinionAmerica’s Fastest-Growing Veteran Population Faces an Invisible Battle: One simple question could save lives, says Dr. Evelyn Lewis, President of the Veterans ...
newsweek.com/americas-fastest-growing-veteran-population-faces-an-invisible-battle-12235858
When Are August 2026 VA Benefit Payments Coming?: VA disability benefits are paid in arrears, meaning benefits for a given month are issued at the beginning of ...
newsweek.com/when-are-august-2026-va-benefit-payments-coming-12226803
VA Benefits: Thousands of Veterans to See Expanded Care Under Proposed Bill: The bill would permanently authorize and expand the Department of Veterans Affairs ...
newsweek.com/va-benefits-thousands-of-veterans-to-see-expanded-care-under-proposed-bill-12220218
VA Gives Veterans $1 Billion Boost–Here's Who Benefits: “Record-breaking investments” will continue improvements in healthcare access and service ...
newsweek.com/va-veterans-1-billion-boost-medical-facilities-12222531
OpinionOpinion: Congress must ease home loan rules for guardsmen, reservists: Urge congressional leaders to support making it easier for people who want to serve our ...
expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/change-home-loan-veterans-guard-reservists-22345045.php
VA Benefits: Thousands of Veterans to See Expanded Care Under Proposed Bill: The bill would permanently authorize and expand the Department of Veterans Affairs ...
newsweek.com/va-benefits-thousands-of-veterans-to-see-expanded-care-under-proposed-bill-12220218
military.com Jul 18
VA Warns Veterans About Free Shoe Scam, Confirms Real Footwear Benefit: Scammers copied a real VA benefit. Three weeks in, the VA hasn't said where the fake shoe ...
military.com/va-warns-veterans-about-free-shoe-scam-confirms-real-footwear-benefit
Some US military veterans running for higher office, like Senate candidate @osbornforne , are vocal opponents of attempts to privatize the Department of Veterans ... Show more
These Veteran Candidates Are Attacking Vets’ Health Care
These Veteran Candidates Are Attacking Vets’ Health Care
Police found multiple shell casings outside the residence, which is near the University of Cincinnati and the Department of Veterans Affairs ... Show more
About 50 shots fired at Cincinnati Airbnb party, police say. 1 injured
About 50 shots fired at Cincinnati Airbnb party, police say. 1 injured
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has a cemetery in Spanish Fort and is about to build a second in Madison County ... Show more
Alabama could soon have a third state cemetery for military veterans
Alabama could soon have a third state cemetery for military veterans
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Veterans, supporters to gather at Grant County Fairgrounds July 15: MOSES LAKE — The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will hold an event for veterans at the ...
columbian.com/news/2026/jul/06/veterans-supporters-to-gather-at-grant-county-fairgrounds-july-15/
Dallas veteran went from homelessness to VA North Texas leadership.: James Douglas, an Army veteran who once experienced homelessness and substance abuse ...
dallasnews.com/news/article/dallas-veteran-went-homelessness-va-north-texas-22327590.php
Doyel: Ask a U.S. combat veteran if your little July 4 firework show feels like freedom
eu.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/07/01/july-4-fireworks-dont-feel-like-freedom-to-combat-veterans-ptsd/90759732007/
Here’s what Orange County will receive from California’s budget: Funding for food assistance and housing, as well as a long-awaited resting place for veterans ...
ocregister.com/2026/07/03/heres-what-orange-county-will-receive-from-californias-budget-2/
Photos: Golden Age Games challenge veterans in new ways: The National Veterans Golden Age Games bring veteran athletes from across the country to compete in ...
tampabay.com/photos/2026/07/01/veterans-athletes-games-golden-age-competition/
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Malaysia enlists military veterans to boot bullies out of schools: ‘you touch, you go’
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3358870/malaysia-enlists-military-veterans-boot-bullies-out-schools-you-touch-you-go
Paid articlePaywall Find out where to dine June 21-June 27 to support OutRVA and VA Pride. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.richmond.com/_services/v1/client_captcha/challenge?request=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJleHAiOjE3MDE4MjA3OTUsImlhdCI6MTcwMTgyMDQ5NSwicmVkaXJlY3QiOiIvbmV3cy9uYXRpb24td29ybGQvbmV0YW55YWh1LXNheXMtaXNyYWVsLXdpbGwtcmV0YWluLW9wZW4tZW5kZW
Senate Passes Landmark Housing Bill: What It Means for Veterans: Millions of Americans could see changes to mortgages, assistance and housing access under the ...
newsweek.com/senate-landmark-housing-bill-veterans-homeowners-12107638
Sacramento area’s first supportive housing for veterans celebrates 10th anniversary
sacbee.com/news/local/article316287977.html
Disabled veterans might qualify for free PreCheck from TSA: Here’s how: Veterans of the U.S. Military who meet a set of requirements outlined in the Veterans ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/5942680-disabled-veterans-might-qualify-for-free-precheck-from-tsa-heres-how/
In law enforcement desert, hundreds of disabled veterans are moving in: As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs prepares to build housing for thousands of ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-26/in-law-enforcement-desert-hundreds-of-disabled-veterans-are-moving-in
When Are July 2026 VA Benefit Payments Coming?: VA disability benefits for July 2026 will be paid on July 31, following the VA’s monthly schedule and early ...
newsweek.com/when-are-july-2026-va-benefit-payments-coming-12113662
Disabled veterans say St. Petersburg VA is discriminating with back-to-work policy
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2026/06/20/va-disabled-veteran-discrimination-trump-work-from-home/
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How Can We Reduce Homelessness? These Success Stories Point the Way: Programs aimed at families and veterans offer a road map to address the problem in the ...
wsj.com/politics/policy/homelessness-solutions-success-stories-f3b55b5b
Paid articlePaywall Police: Man threatened to 'shoot up' San Antonio hospital: A man was arrested after being accused of threatening to “shoot up” Audie L. Murphy Memorial ...
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VA promise of 800 new homes on West L.A. campus this year shrinks to 260: Veterans Affairs is calling for bids to build up to 260 units of temporary housing on ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-10/va-promise-of-800-new-homes-on-west-la-campus-this-year-shrinks-to-260
VA Benefits: Many Veterans Missing Out on Thousands of Dollars of Support: As of last year, there was $28 billion in unused funds available to veterans under the ...
newsweek.com/va-benefits-many-veterans-missing-out-on-thousands-of-dollars-of-support-11999828
VA Benefits Change Impacts Thousands of Veterans Expecting Prosthetic Limbs: VA streamlines prosthetic orders, cutting wait times by 42% for thousands of ...
newsweek.com/va-veteran-benefits-disability-medicare-prosthetics-delivery-health-12028906
VA Benefits: New Bill Would Help Protect Millions From Unauthorized Fees: The new bill would reinstate criminal penalties for those that charge unauthorized fees ...
newsweek.com/va-benefits-new-bill-would-help-protect-millions-from-unauthorized-fees-12022912
Trump promised to house 6,000 homeless veterans. He then budgeted zero dollars to help
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-homeless-veterans-housing-budget-b2985273.html
Veterans group sues Trump's VA for reinstating near-ban on abortions: An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to ...
apnews.com/article/abortion-ban-veterans-va-lawsuit-a08c77a3710fd933d3ce6ed4e3104c93
Memorial Day 2026: Bay Area events to honor fallen heroes: Ceremonies planned at historic cemeteries, veteran memorial sites and on the USS Hornet
mercurynews.com/2026/05/22/memorial-day-2026-bay-area-events-to-honor-fallen-heroes/
OC’s first veterans cemetery should cost less than previously expected, new study finds
ocregister.com/2026/05/21/ocs-first-veterans-cemetery-should-cost-less-than-previously-expected-new-study-finds/
How are Memorial Day and Veterans Day different? Who gets day off in California?: How does Memorial Day differ from Veterans Day? Learn who gets the day off in ...
sacbee.com/news/california/article315799064.html
Nashville area communities to honor fallen service members with Memorial Day ceremonies
newschannel5.com/news/nashville-area-communities-to-honor-fallen-service-members-with-memorial-day-ceremonies
When Are May 2026 VA Benefit Payments Coming?: Disability payments are made every month to veterans with service-connected medical conditions.
newsweek.com/when-may-2026-va-benefit-payments-11972395
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🕊️The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducted internal investigations into employees who attended a vigil for Alex Pretti, according to the report ... Show more
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia
VA responds: Veterans deserve better than fearmongering | Opinion
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ new electronic health record system has rolled out ... Show more
VA responds: Veterans deserve better than fearmongering | Opinion
VA responds: Veterans deserve better than fearmongering | Opinion
Veterans group sues Trump administration over ban on abortion services: Suit claims Veterans Affairs violates law by restricting abortion services for veterans ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/abortion-veterans-affairs-lawsuit-trump-administration
The House on Friday passed a measure that would better track veteran suicides on Department of Veterans Affairs campuses as part of a larger bill. Attention Required! | Cloudflare
Retired Marine will serve as speaker for Indiantown Gap’s Memorial Day program : The 44th annual program will be held the day before Memorial Day.
pennlive.com/news/2026/05/retired-marine-will-serve-as-speaker-for-indiantown-gaps-memorial-day-program.html
Memorial Day 2026: Where to find ceremonies, parades & volunteer efforts in South Florida
sun-sentinel.com/2026/05/14/memorial-day-2026-where-to-find-ceremonies-parades-volunteer-efforts-in-south-florida/
VA Benefits: Change Impacting Thousands of Veterans Boosted by Trump Admin: If the law passed, it could affect roughly 54,000 veterans nationwide.
newsweek.com/va-benefits-change-boosted-by-trump-admin-11911001
Veterans Would Get New Protections from ‘Claim Sharks’ Under Bipartisan Bill: The Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act is aimed at cracking down on ...
newsweek.com/veterans-would-get-new-protections-under-bipartisan-bill-11930271
Mail Online May 10
Disgraced former NFL star sentenced to more than 15 years in prison over $200m Medicare scam
dailymail.com/sport/nfl/article-15802513/rufus-french-nfl-medicare-fraud.html
CNN: Department of Veterans Affairs Probes Staffers Who Attended Vigils Honoring Alex Pretti
democracynow.org/2026/5/6/headlines/cnn_department_of_veterans_affairs_probes_staffers_who_attended_vigils_honoring_alex_pretti
VA investigated staffer who attended vigil for slain colleague Alex Pretti and spoke to media, report says
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/department-of-veterans-affairs-investigation-alex-pretti-b2971063.html
‘Turmoil’ is this first-time San Diego filmmaker’s chance to say something to help other veterans
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/05/03/this-film-is-his-chance-to-say-something-to-help-other-veterans/
Ex Secret Service agent says Trump should have fewer cabinet members at events in wake of DC shooting
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-cabinet-members-security-shooting-b2965635.html
Khaled: Coalition to boost veteran ties: KAJANG: The Coalition of Armed Forces Veterans' Associations will enable clearer and faster communications and ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/28/khaledcoalition-to-boost-veteran-ties
Pillen announces new recognition initiative for Nebraska's Korean War veterans: Gov. Jim Pillen was joined by state Department of Veterans' Affairs Director John ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_ce423d95-b31e-5705-9c8a-2e3276651429.html
VA Benefits: How New Bills Would Impact Millions of Veterans: More than 20 bills are now moving through the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
newsweek.com/va-benefits-how-new-bills-would-impact-millions-of-veterans-11875396
In his latest appeal, serial killer William Lewis Reece reports receiving "back pay" from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over the last year ... Show more
Serial killer William Lewis Reece is getting monthly VA benefits
Serial killer William Lewis Reece is getting monthly VA benefits
San Antonio mayor pushing council to OK veterans’ housing policy: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is proposing an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from refusing to ...
expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-housing-vouchers-veterans-landlords-22220072.php
OpinionThe VA’s tech mess began in Kansas City. Here’s how to fix it for veterans | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article315506519.html
When Are May 2026 VA Benefit Payments Coming?: The tax-free benefit supports about 6.5 million veterans whose health conditions are connected to their military ...
newsweek.com/when-may-2026-va-benefit-payments-coming-11793885
Key FactsMay 2026 VA Benefits: Payment Dates and Eligibility
Apr 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- The VA will issue May 2026 disability compensation payments on June 1 to veterans with service-related health conditions.
- Eligibility requires diagnosed physical or mental conditions linked to active or training military service.
- Monthly payments for 2026 follow a schedule with disbursements occurring at the start or end of each month.
- Benefit amounts depend on disability ratings and family status, ranging from $175.51 to $4,544.23 per month.
Trump's big promise for veteran housing is AWOL in VA budget proposal, mystifying vets
latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/trumps-big-promise-for-veteran-housing-is-awol-in-va-budget-proposal-mystifying-vets
Veteran battling stage 4 colon cancer says he was denied healthcare treatment by VA over his income
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kentucky-veteran-stage-4-cancer-va-treatment-b2961872.html
USA Carry Apr 17
Congressman Introduces Bill to Grant Special Operations Veterans Nationwide Concealed Carry Rights
usacarry.com/congressman-introduces-bill-to-grant-special-operations-veterans-nationwide-concealed-carry-rights/
Newsday Apr 18
Tunnel to Towers Foundation to open 42 apartments for veterans in Island Park: The apartments will replace a former blighted motel on Austin Boulevard.
newsday.com/business/island-park-veterans-apartments-lb-motor-inn-euhk9i07
Veterans Affairs has lost track of software licenses amid $985M bill: : Department putting systems in place to manage 'restrictive licensing practices'
theregister.com/2026/04/13/va_software_licensing_gao/
