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Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon
VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.
WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issue
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.
VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors
Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.
ChatGPT’s chief calls for new federal agency to regulate AI
Altman proposed the formation of a U.S. or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems.
By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it’s not China’s.
The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
Veteran’s benefits take center stage in partisan budget showdown
Fighting between Democrats and Republicans over budget legislation has left veterans advocates uncertain about future support for their priorities.
Class complaint of inequity for deaf Air Force employees moves forward
The decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters.
Space Force seeking $1.2B for ‘Long Range Kill Chains’ target tracking
Because the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details on the sensors the service will develop.
Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
By Joe Gould