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Executive Order Speeds Research on Psychedelics for PTSD in Veterans

Executive Order Speeds Research on Psychedelics for PTSD in Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 21, 2026

On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up research into psychedelic drugs. The announcement comes as the VA continues searching for better treatment options for Veterans living with PTSD. According to...
FDA Cannabis Reclassification Opens Door to Expanded Research for Veterans

FDA Cannabis Reclassification Opens Door to Expanded Research for Veterans

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...
U.S. Air Force to Deny Early Retirement for Transgender Personnel with 15–18 Years of Service

U.S. Air Force to Deny Early Retirement for Transgender Personnel with 15–18 Years of Service

by Rikki Almanza | Aug 8, 2025

The U.S. Air Force announced Thursday it will not approve early retirement requests from transgender Service Members who have served between 15 and 18 years. Instead, these personnel will be separated from the military without retirement benefits. An Air Force...
California Attorney General Bonta and Lawmakers Advocate for Veterans and Spouses Affected by Federal Job Cuts

California Attorney General Bonta and Lawmakers Advocate for Veterans and Spouses Affected by Federal Job Cuts

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 11, 2025

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from seven other states, has filed Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, requests seeking details on how many Veterans and their spouses were terminated as part of the Trump Administration’s recent...
Trump to Reinstate Troops With Back Pay Dismissed Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Trump to Reinstate Troops With Back Pay Dismissed Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

by Rikki Almanza | Jan 30, 2025

In a move fulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday reinstating Service Members who were discharged for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The order, which Trump has called an “unjust” policy,...
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