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Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits Under Trump’s Tax Law: What to Know

Veterans up to 64 years old must work to keep food stamps under Trump’s new tax legislation.

Kiplinger

US veterans agency lost thousands of ‘core’ medical staff under Trump, records show

Departures are exacerbating existing shortages and creating ‘very unsafe’ conditions for patients, veterans and health workers say

The Guardian - US

‘Profound alarm’: US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions

Nearly 100 lawmakers claim the agency’s recent actions put veterans’ healthcare at risk. Department of Veterans Affairs chief says ‘no one is being discriminated against at VA’

The Guardian - US

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US Veterans Affairs Cuts Layoff Plan to 30,000, Down From Original 80,000 Target

The US Department of Veterans Affairs scales back its layoff plan from 80,000 to 30,000 positions, with critics warning the cuts still risk undermining veteran care.

International Business Times UK

'This is bold, and we've got to succeed': inside Mission: Everest and their record-breaking ascent attempt

Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns is among the team of ex-Special Forces soldiers aiming to climb Everest in a record-breaking seven days

Evening Standard

Arlington Cemetery scrubs info on famous Black, Hispanic, and female veterans to comply with Trump orders

The purge follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s declaration that ‘DEI is dead’ as he implements Trump’s agenda at the Pentagon

The Independent UK

Major Oracle outage hits US Federal health record systems

VA, DOD and other medical facilities all affected by Oracle outage, which was reportedly fixed with a system restart.

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Veterans say Trump’s plans to cut VA budget could put them ‘in the ground’

Some veterans fear losing services, but others say the VA should be ‘cleaned out’

The Independent UK

VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care

The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday

The Independent UK

Veterans Affairs Official Issues Stark Warning About Musk's 'Absolute Chaos' Approach to Gutting Agency: 'Nothing is Getting Done'

"The best employees are starting to look elsewhere," the official told NBC News. "I can't overemphasize that enough."

Latin Times

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

David Johnstone has been appointed to the role vacated by former UUP MP Danny Kinahan earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Voters Approve New Veteran Property Tax Relief

Thanks to the election, some Veterans will soon see expanded property tax exemptions.

Kiplinger

Drones rather than soldiers taking primacy on the battlefield in warfare revolution, says defence minister

Veterans’ Minister Alistair Carns said the massive increase in use of drones in the Ukraine war was ‘like a machine gun moment for the army’

Evening Standard

Compensation fund for dismissed LGBT veterans is too small, MPs say

Labour MPs said that the current fund will work out at £12,500 for each veteran sacked under so-called ‘gay ban’ that lasted until 2000.

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The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert’s Democratic rival accuses her of disrespecting veterans and ‘melting down’ on debate stage

Lauren Boebert’s opponent slammed her voting record on veterans and accused her of ‘melting down’ during their debate

Daily Mirror

Charities blast top Tory who suggested struggling people choose to use foodbanks

Foodbank leaders blasted the suggestion from Veterans Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer after he suggested people opted to use foodbanks for budgeting reasons

Daily Mirror

Out-of-touch Tory minister claims using food bank use is a 'personal decision'

In a bruising TV encounter Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said the armed forces earn a 'good wage' and blamed 'personal decisions' for their use amid reports RAF personnel are using food banks

Daily Mirror

Britain's nuclear test veterans should be compensated for ordeal, government told

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said Tuesday’s announcement of the Nuclear Test Medal was “the beginning of a programme for recognition”

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Daily Mirror

Nuclear veterans finally win a medal, and tell Rishi Sunak: "We need more"

Calls grow for Rishi Sunak to order blood and urine records be opened up to nuclear veterans after they're finally granted a medal

Daily Mirror

Britain's nuclear test veterans FINALLY granted medals they've deserved for 70 years

Only 1,500 of the 22,000 men who took part in more than 600 trial explosions are thought to still be alive, but relatives of those who have already died will be able to apply for a medal on their behalf

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss Cabinet reshuffle in full: Meet the loyalists backed - and Sunak-backers sacked

The new Prime Minister was branded an 'imbecile' by one sacked minister's wife after ditching Sunak-backers Dominic Raab, Grant Shapps and Steve Barclay, and appointing allies Kwasi Kwarteng, Suella Braverman and Therese Coffey to top jobs

The Texas Tribune

Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including Texas, essentially ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending nationwide protection.

Axios

VA to offer abortion to pregnant veterans in some cases

VA will offer counseling for pregnant veterans and eligible beneficiaries.

Daily Mirror

Prime Minister candidates both back medal for Britain's nuclear test vets

The Tory leadership contenders support getting justice for the Cold War veterans who took part in secretive radiation experiments between 1952 and 1991

Roll Call

Veterans toxic exposure bill stalls as lawmakers head home - Roll Call

The measure won’t make it to President Joe Biden’s desk until after the July Fourth congressional recess because of a minor tax provision.

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