by Rikki Almanza | Jan 3, 2026
The VA has restored near-total limits on abortion services offered through the VA health care system, prompting responses from lawmakers and advocacy groups. The department maintains that it is acting within its legal obligation. The change reverses a policy adopted...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 29, 2025
American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Dec. 18 as the president signed an executive order directing federal agencies to expedite the reclassification of cannabis, a move that would lower barriers to medical...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 24, 2025
The VA has announced plans for the largest restructuring of the Veterans Health Administration since 1995. The department claims changes will simplify management, reduce bureaucracy, and improve consistency across the nation’s largest integrated health care system....
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 10, 2025
The VA announced on December 4 that Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology specialists without first obtaining a referral from a primary care provider. The change takes effect immediately and removes a step that often caused delays...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 4, 2025
A new RAND report offers an updated look at the changing makeup of America’s Veteran population and the challenges different groups are experiencing. The study, A Summary of Veteran-Related Statistics – Second Edition, analyzes national datasets to compare Veterans...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 2, 2025
Update: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that Secretary Hegseth ordered a second strike. Bipartisan lawmakers have said they support reviewing recent U.S. Military strikes on vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea and...
