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foxbusiness.comfinance10 days ago
Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research for Mental Health Treatments
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April 2026 directing faster study of psychedelic compounds for conditions including PTSD and depression. The administration also issued priority review vouchers to three companies developing related therapies.
tass.compolitics13 days ago
Trump Administration Budget Allocates No Funds for Homeless Veterans Housing
The federal budget for the current fiscal year contains no dedicated funding for housing homeless veterans. Veteran organizations had expected an executive order to increase resources for this purpose.
Los Angeles Timespolitics19 days ago
Advocacy Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Rule
An advocacy group filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging a VA rule that reinstated limits on abortion services for veterans. The suit seeks to overturn the December rule under the Administrative Procedures Act.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Psychedelic Therapy Research
President Trump signed an executive order to expand research into psychedelic therapies. The order follows state-level actions in Texas and Mississippi on ibogaine access.
theyeshivaworld.comworld26 days ago
Bipartisan Bill Would Create Presumptive Burn Pit Benefits for Civilian Federal Workers
Lawmakers unveiled the Kenya Merritt Renewing Our Promise to Address Toxicity Act on Thursday to align civilian employees with military service members for toxic exposure claims. The measure is named for an FBI agent who died of lung cancer after burn pit service in Iraq. Every c…
The Hillpolitics26 days agoUpdated
Trump administration restores VA limits on abortion services
The veterans group filed suit in the Federal Circuit on May 15, 2026, seeking a declaration that the ban on abortion care and counseling at the Department of Veterans Affairs is unlawful. The complaint alleges the rule violates the Administrative Procedures Act and is arbitrary a…
theyeshivaworld.comworld27 days ago
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Burn Pit Presumptive Benefits to Federal Civilians
Lawmakers unveiled the Kenya Merritt Renewing Our Promise to Address Toxicity Act on Thursday to extend burn pit-related benefits to federal civilians including law enforcement. The measure would create a presumption of work-related illness for those exposed overseas, matching pr…
Newsweekfinance28 days ago
VA Approves $596 Million in Facility Upgrades in Q2 FY2026
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has committed more than $1 billion of its record $4.8 billion facilities budget for 2026, part of the largest annual investment in the department's history. The latest $596 million in approvals will fund repairs to aging hospital systems, p…
theyeshivaworld.combusiness29 days ago
Bipartisan Bill Would Increase VA Disability Payments Starting in Late 2026
Senate Bill S. 4487, sponsored by Republican Senator Jerry Moran with 15 co-sponsors from both parties, would increase base monthly disability compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation rates for veterans and survivors. The legislation would apply increases automatica…
jpost.compolitics33 days ago
Hegseth Shares Video Message About Veteran Home Giveaway at Defender of Freedom Gala
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a video message at the Defender of Freedom Gala in Virginia’s Pentagon City last week. He recounted participating in a mortgage-free home presentation to a veteran while he was on “Fox & Friends.” The event was organized by Freedom Allianc…
nypost.compolitics34 days agoSourced
Trump Proclaims May 8 as Victory Day for World War II
President Trump issued a proclamation designating May 8, 2026, as Victory Day for World War II to mark the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The action calls on federal, state and local officials to observe the date with appropriate ceremonies honoring U…
cnet.comworld34 days ago
Government to Identify Unclaimed Fallen Soldiers at National Cemeteries
South Korean officials announced plans to identify all unclaimed fallen soldiers buried at national cemeteries using military conscription records and other data. The effort aims to register them as national meritorious service personnel and bestow state honors. The project will…
foxbusiness.compolitics29 days agoSourced
Trump Proclaims May 8 as Military Spouse Day 2026
President Donald Trump signed Proclamation 11027 designating May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Day. The ceremonial recognition triggers no statutory obligations or funding changes for the Department of Defense or other agencies.
abcnews.go.comworld35 days ago
Bipartisan Bill Would Require Written Consent for VA Psychiatric Drug Prescriptions
A coalition of 35 national veterans organizations sent a letter last month pressing House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders to prioritize legislation requiring written informed consent before the Department of Veterans Affairs prescribes psychiatric medications.
koreaherald.comworld35 days ago
South Korea to Expand Compensation for Descendants of Independence Fighters
The South Korean government has approved revisions to expand eligibility for compensation payments to descendants of independence fighters from Japan's colonial rule. The changes will include second-generation descendants without prior restrictions, adding over 2,300 eligible rec…
thehindu.comworld48 days ago
President Responds to Comedian's Praise for Psychedelic Treatments Order
The U.S. president shared a clip on social media of comedian Jon Stewart praising an executive order on psychedelic drugs for veterans. The order aims to accelerate FDA approval for treatments like ibogaine and MDMA for PTSD and other conditions. This follows a history of public…
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realitytea.comfinance49 days ago
President Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Treatments for Veterans
President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate psychedelic treatments, including ibogaine, for veterans dealing with PTSD and opioid addiction. A television host and longtime critic acknowledged the action positively during a show segment. An advocate who raised the issu…