by Rikki Almanza | Aug 28, 2025
Editor’s note: Here’s our first piece of coverage on the 106th National Convention. Thousands came together for the American Legion’s 106th National Convention, spending a week of leadership elections, speeches, award presentations, and programs honoring...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 25, 2025
George Retes, a 25-year-old U.S. Army Veteran and security guard, says he plans to take legal action after being detained during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms, a licensed cannabis farm in Camarillo, earlier this month. Retes, a U.S. citizen who...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2025
The VA announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 positions by the end of the current fiscal year, a significant decrease from the 80,000 job cuts it originally planned. The department now says it will rely on voluntary retirements,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 3, 2025
Two VA physicians came under scrutiny after co-authoring a journal article about the risks federal budget cuts pose to Veterans’ health, an incident that The Guardian reported as part of a move by senior VA officials to limit public commentary from government...
by Rikki Almanza | May 15, 2025
A group of lawmakers has introduced legislation in both the House and Senate designed to help ensure the VA complies with federal disability laws and remove long-standing barriers to care and services for Veterans with disabilities. The proposed legislation would...
by Rikki Almanza | May 8, 2025
During a heated congressional hearing on Tuesday, VA Secretary Doug Collins faced strong criticism as he defended the decision to eliminate thousands of jobs within the department. Meanwhile, Veterans and advocates protested outside the Capitol, voicing concerns that...
