VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted. Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024. 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. 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. Workers may end an official trip early or forgo it altogether for the purpose of accessing medical treatments that may not be accessible while traveling. Load More