VA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year. A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week. More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department's programs and outreach efforts. Officials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers. Twelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year. VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill. The latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024. A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders. VA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce. Load More