by Rikki Almanza | Jun 17, 2026
The American Legion is supporting the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a major legislative package that would bring more than 60 Veterans’ bills together, including the Major Richard Star Act which has garnered significant Legion support on its own. The Take...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2026
A federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that a Pentagon policy directed by the Trump Administration likely violated constitutional protections by targeting transgender Service Members, giving the administration another court setback while parts of the policy remain...
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...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 5, 2025
The VA has reported that the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting services for about one million American Veterans. The information came in a statement released on Oct. 30. The department outlined which operations remain active and which have been...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 14, 2025
Leaders from The American Legion and several Veterans organizations gathered in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14 to demand that Congress pass the Pay Our Troops Act and end the ongoing government shutdown. Hosted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 5, 2025
California lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 694, authored by Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-30th District), to stop predatory “claim sharks” that charge Veterans illegal or excessive fees for help with their VA benefits claims. Under federal law, only accredited...
