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Could a group of women veteran ‘Hellcats’ help Democrats flip the House in 2026?
By Helen Coster, Yahoo Entertainment
By Helen Coster NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Cait Conley kicked off her congressional campaign with a series of cellphone videos in which she addresses...
Dec 22, 2025, 11:03 AM
This company charges disabled vets millions, even after VA said it's likely illegal
Chris Arnold, NPR
A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.
Dec 2, 2025, 10:00 AM
The Greatest Victims of Trump’s Greatest Grift Are America’s Greatest Heroes
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) no longer exists, but its negative impact on veterans will last for decades.
Nov 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
WATCH: Trump honors veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
ABC News
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, honoring the "more than 1 million American service members who have made the supreme sacrifice."
Nov 11, 2025, 5:51 PM
Veterans Are Not Exempt From ICE’s Terror Campaign
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is terrorizing immigrant communities, which include veterans. Many are being rounded up for deportation.
Sep 27, 2025, 2:30 PM
Trump’s VA Union Busting Is Another Step Toward Privatizing Veteran Care
Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone
The Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating Labor Day by killing its employees' ability to unionize, another step toward privatizing care.
Sep 1, 2025, 2:00 PM
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
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‘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