DOD civilian employees given $1 spending limit for travel cardsThe Pentagon is freezing travel and government credit cards for civilian employees to comply with DOGE's cost-savings initiatives.By Riley Ceder34 hours ago
Stopgap budget bill includes extra funds for military, VA programs The six-month budget bill must be approved by lawmakers before Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Congress faces Friday budget deadline to avoid government shutdownDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 10, 2025.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Congress readies troop pay protections as federal shutdown looms againIf lawmakers do not pass a new budget bill by March 14, funding for most federal programs and serives will run out.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 VA employees, memo saysAn internal memo instructs top-level Veterans Affairs staff to prepare for an agency-wide reorganization in August.6 days ago
After review, VA scales back plans for contract cancellationsIn the last week, department leaders have revised plans to cancel hundreds of contracts in a cost-saving move.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
