by Rikki Almanza | Sep 14, 2026
A federal judge has rejected an effort by the City of Los Angeles and two LAPD officers to overturn or reduce a $6.6 million jury award to U.S. Army Veteran Slade Douglas. U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong ruled Aug. 26 that the trial record contained...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 27, 2026
Veterans are being warned about a mail scam that uses official-looking postcards to promise additional VA benefits and monthly payments. The Federal Trade Commission issued a new warning Aug. 24 about postcards promoting a so-called “Veterans Savings Program.” The...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 9, 2026
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation to stop unaccredited companies from charging Veterans illegal or excessive fees for help with VA benefits claims. The bill, called the SAFEGUARD Veterans Act, was introduced on June 2 by U.S. Reps....
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2026
The VA is removing Veterans from a federal background check database that restricted their ability to purchase or possess firearms, following a February decision to end the long-standing policy. The change stops the VA from reporting Veterans assigned fiduciaries, or...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2026
The U.S. VA and Justice departments announced a new agreement that allows federal attorneys to seek court-appointed guardians for certain Veterans who are unable to make their own medical decisions and do not have family members or legal representatives to assist...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 23, 2026
A U.S. Army Veteran detained during a federal immigration raid in Southern California last summer is suing the federal government, challenging the actions of immigration agents and raising questions about the rights of U.S. citizens caught in enforcement operations....
