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....
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 23, 2026
UPDATE: The California Legionnaire has edited this article to better reflect the case. A federal jury has awarded $6.8 million in damages to Slade Douglas, a U.S. Army Veteran, following a lawsuit stemming from a 2019 encounter with Los Angeles police officers that...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025
A Vietnam War memorial in Mile Square Park that once promised to honor American Service Members and South Vietnamese allies now stands as a symbol of failed oversight and corruption. The project, funded with one million dollars in taxpayer money, remains unfinished...
