WATCH: Trump Promises Quick Payments to Veterans Sickened by Camp's Toxic Water; Almost $1 Billion Already PaidPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday promised swift settlement for remaining American veterans, their families, and civilian employees who were exposed to toxic drinking water at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987. The post WATCH: Trump Promises Quick Payments to Veterans Sickened by Camp’s Toxic Water; Almost $1 Billion…Breitbart News Network3d agoWhole story →HealthSecuritycamp lejeune toxic water settlement
TRICARE Young Adult premiums to hit nearly $900 a month in 2027Enrollees will dole out about $4,700 for Select or more than $10,700 for Prime over the course of the year, not including additional costs of care.Federal News Network3d agoWhole story →HealthSecuritytricare premium increase
Philippines-based American pleads guilty in Texas to stealing money, benefits from U.S. veteransRobert Wayne Boling Jr. pleaded guilty in Texas federal court for conspiring to steal money and military benefits from thousands of U.S. veterans.FOX 4 News4d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeveterans benefits fraud case
Trump ties Camp Lejeune toxic water settlements to GOP midterm resultsPresident Trump told an audience in North Carolina that if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming November midterm elections, he would direct the Justice Department to quickly settle “all remaining legitimate claims” related to contaminated water at the nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where thousands of cases remain unresolved. “If…The Hill4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritymidterm elections
Trump Tries to Sway Voters With Threat to VeteransPresident Donald Trump warned he’d send “no money” to poisoned veterans if Republicans did not win the House and Senate in November, marking a new low for his shoddy midterms campaign. Speaking at a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, Tuesday, Trump promised that if Republicans kept control of Congress, he’d direct the Department of Justice to “settle…The New Republic4d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
A Congressional District Where the Iran War Is PersonalHow voters in Virginia’s veteran-rich Second Congressional District feel about the war could determine control of Congress.The Atlantic3d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentvirginia congressional election
No money for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims unless GOP wins midterms, Trump saysTrump said the DOJ would settle claims with victims of the base's contaminated water if the GOP wins the midterms. "If we don't win, there's no money."Military Times3d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritycamp lejeune toxic water settlement
Pentagon's 'unheard of' move poised to do 'massive' damage: Ex-GOP lawmakerA former Republican congressman with deep ties to the military warned that a Pentagon decision will inflict lasting damage on U.S. forces. Appearing in a Thursday episode of "The Bulwark Daily" with host Tim Miller, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said one of his sources told him that Air National Guard pilots deployed to the Middle East have now been…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →Securitypentagon deployment extension
Showdown as veterans make last-minute bid to stop Trump’s archMilitary veterans launched a last-minute push to stop President Donald Trump's monumental arch , claiming a key approval is already a done deal. On Thursday, three Vietnam War veterans and a retired architectural historian asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan for a preliminary injunction barring any construction of the 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmemorial circle arch dispute
In CT's 2nd District, young Republican challenges veteran congressmanHe's made some distinctions between himself and the GOP on issues like President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill, artificial intelligence and the tactics of ICE.Hartford Courant2d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomy
VA Benefits—Tens of Thousands of Veterans to Get Financial Boost Under BillRepresentative Victoria Spartz introduced the Combat Veterans Retirement Restoration Act.Newsweek1mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityVictoria SpartzHR 10463va benefits bill introduced
How Trump Executive Orders Could Impact Veterans BenefitsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at speeding up veterans' access to federal benefits.Newsweek2mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmenttrump veterans executive order
Justices debate which courts may hear constitutional challenges to laws on veterans’ benefitsSCOTUSblog19d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticescotus veterans benefits hearing
Governor honors Montana veterans in Helena ceremonyGov. Greg Gianforte honored the service and sacrifice of 12 veterans at the Montana State Capitol on Tuesday in the final ceremony of his annual Montana Veteran Commendation Awards.Billings Gazette25d agoWhole story →SecurityGreg Gianfortemontana veteran commendation awards
VA Benefits Will Get COLA Boost, Some Veterans Worry It's Not EnoughThe 3.6 percent COLA will also apply to Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation.Newsweek8d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityva benefits cola increase
Most veterans qualify for burial benefits, but they’re rarely used"There are 157 federal veterans cemeteries that are run by the VA, in addition to a lot of state veterans cemeteries," said Mike Meese.Federal News Network16d agoWhole story →Securityveterans burial benefits
Philippines-based American pleads guilty in Texas to stealing money, benefits from U.S. veteransRobert Wayne Boling Jr. pleaded guilty in Texas federal court for conspiring to steal money and military benefits from thousands of U.S. veterans.FOX 4 News4d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeveterans benefits fraud case
John Thune signals he’ll pursue a 2028 Senate run. Some aren’t sure he’ll follow through.Recent disputes with President Donald Trump have weighed on the Senate majority leader.POLITICO3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Thune2028 senate election speculation
