Security & Intelligence
- Veterans Affairs
25 articles
Sort
Page 1 of 2
per page
Veterans’ care at risk under Trump as doctors and nurses reject working at VA hospitals
David Armstrong, Eric Umansky, Vernal Coleman, Salon
Nearly 40% of the doctors offered jobs at the VA from January through March of this year turned them down.
Aug 10, 2025, 10:00 AM
Thousands of veterans get help from Congress to save their homes from foreclosure
Chris Arnold, NPR
A bipartisan Congress has come to the rescue of vets at risk of losing their homes, after administrations from both parties tore up VA safety nets for homeowners.
Jul 17, 2025, 12:24 AM
A million veterans gave DNA for medical research. Now the data is in limbo
Darius Tahir, NPR
Retired service members donated genetic material to a DNA database to help answer health questions for all Americans. The Trump administration is dragging its heels on agreements to analyze the data.
Jul 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
Trump Is Cutting Tens of Thousands of Veterans Affairs Workers
Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone
The president backed off his plan to fire 83,000 workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs — but his administration is still getting rid of tons.
Jul 9, 2025, 1:02 PM
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dismisses $95M overdraft case vs. Navy Federal Credit Union
KEN SWEET, Yahoo Entertainment
Navy Federal Credit Union will no longer have to refund $80 million to servicemen and women for illegally charging them overdraft fees on their accounts...
Jul 1, 2025, 8:11 PM
Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.
Juliana Kim, NPR
Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.
Jun 24, 2025, 9:00 AM
Trump's VA cut a program that's saving vets' homes. Even Republicans have questions
Chris Arnold, NPR
NPR has heard from more than 50 veterans around the country who are upset about the VA cutting a program that was helping vets avoid foreclosure. Veterans now have worse options than most Americans.
Jun 19, 2025, 9:00 AM
Those Who Would Be King
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
Trump’s June 14 spectacle is an exploitation of the military for personal and political gain. Will No King protests make a dent?
Jun 14, 2025, 6:25 AM
Tragic Cybertruck Explosion: No Political Motive, Army Veteran Identified
Devdiscourse
The FBI has confirmed that the Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was not politically motivated. The driver, identified as Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger who likely suffered from PTSD, was found dead inside, leading officials to believe it was a suicide.
Jan 3, 2025, 11:50 PM
Soldier who died in Cybertruck left writing criticizing government, authorities say
NBC News
A decorated Army veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder called U.S. government leadership “weak” and appeared to acknowledge he purposely blew up a Tesla Cybertruck at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day, police said Friday.
Jan 3, 2025, 11:19 PM
Veterans who served with Trump Defense pick Pete Hegseth in combat rave about his brains and valor: 'Breathes the military'
New York Post
Two veterans who served with Secretary of Defense designee Pete Hegseath recounted his valor in combat during their service with him in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Dec 18, 2024, 11:41 PM
Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs
The Indian Express
As a former congressman representing Georgia's 9th district from 2013 to 2021, Collins has a deep understanding of veterans' issues.
Nov 14, 2024, 11:59 PM
Trump Nominates Doug Collins for Veterans Affairs
Devdiscourse
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Representative Doug Collins as the secretary of veterans affairs. Collins, who served in Congress and currently serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, will advocate for servicemembers and military families.
Nov 14, 2024, 11:34 PM
Trump picks ex-Georgia congressman Doug Collins for Veterans Affairs secretary
New York Post
President-elect Donald Trump tapped a longtime ally for his cabinet Thursday, nominating former congressman Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs department.
Nov 14, 2024, 11:19 PM
Military investigation into incident during Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery still ongoing, Army report says
Cable News Network
A military law enforcement investigation is still ongoing into the incident at Arlington National Cemetery when an employee was reportedly pushed by a member of Donald Trump’s campaign.
Oct 25, 2024, 9:28 PM
'Major blows': Expert shows how another Trump presidency could hurt veterans
Raw Story
As Donald Trump faces backlash from the US Army following his illegal photo-op in a restricted area of Arlington National Cemetery last week, one veteran is sounding the alarm on how a second Trump presidency could abolish the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).In a Sunday, September 1 op-ed publis...
Sep 1, 2024, 9:58 PM
Sen. Tom Cotton rips Kamala Harris, Biden for being AWOL at Arlington
New York Post
Decorated Army vet Sen. Tom Cotton slammed President Biden and Veep Kamala Harris on Sunday for turning down invites from Gold Star families to join them and Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery last week.
Sep 1, 2024, 7:16 PM
)
‘Disrespected sacred ground for political stunt': Harris slams Trump over Arlington National Cemetery incident
Firstpost
Harris also called on Trump to "never again stand behind the seal of the President of the United States of America". The vice president said in a post on X that, "the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt."
Aug 31, 2024, 6:29 PM
Democrats seize on Trump cemetery photo op ‘disgrace’ as election issue
The Guardian
Politicians and veterans say episode was on par with ex-president’s history of disrespecting service in armed forces
Aug 30, 2024, 9:30 PM
Arlington confrontation isn’t Trump’s first military cemetery controversy
Cable News Network
Donald Trump’s campaign is co-managed by the man who engineered the “swift boating” of John Kerry in 2004, so it should come as no surprise that 20 years later, military service and treatment of veterans are turning into uncomfortable political issues.
Aug 28, 2024, 10:19 PM
JD Vance tells Kamala Harris to 'go to hell' after her campaign takes aim at Trump over Arlington incident
New York Post
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) told Vice President Kamala Harris she "can go to hell" Wednesday if she wanted to criticize former President Donald Trump for attending a ceremony honoring the fallen 13 servicemembers who died during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Aug 28, 2024, 10:04 PM
Walz attacked by Trump but military record shows honorable service
The Guardian
Kamala Harris’s running mate has been accused of ‘stolen valor’ but his record shows 24 years’ service in various roles
Aug 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
Guy Who ‘Swift Boated’ John Kerry Is Back At It, This Time To Help Service-Dodging Trump
The Huffington Post
Chris LaCivita is reprising his 2004 attacks, this time against Dem VP nominee Tim Walz and for the benefit of Trump, who famously avoided serving in Vietnam.
Aug 9, 2024, 11:25 PM
There’s a Bigger Driver of Veteran Radicalization Than Donald Trump
The Intercept
A RAND Corporation study finds that negative experiences in the military are a main cause of veterans turning to extremism.
Apr 11, 2024, 8:29 PM