📺 TUNE IN: Don't miss Chairman Rep. Mike Bost and Ranking Member Mark Takano on Special Report with Bret Baier tonight at 6pm ET/5pm CT to discuss priorities for 2024, thinking outside-the-box in the fight against veteran suicide, and more!

The Pentagon stays Pentagoning, announcing at 5 pm on Friday that the @SecDef was in the hospital all week

My dad was an American hero. An icon. A patriot that will be remembered throughout history. I cannot buy a bagel without someone approaching me about how much they loved and miss him. Trump is a piece of shit, election denying, huckster whose own wife won't campaign with him.

Hope on the horizon: Congress is waking up to the fact that old mental health models aren't cutting it for our vets. We anticipate major changes to our overall model. Veterans are demanding it. Read our summary of the interview below.

NEWSFLASH: Tense HVAC meeting results in subpoena to VA regarding sexual harassment allegations in the ORMDI. “This is not political; it’s our job of oversight. We need to act now,” said Chairman Bost. Resolution passed 22-1. RM Takano opposed. Read more: bit.ly/47vYxHw

Buckle up…

NEWSFLASH: HVAC held a hearing yesterday on VA healthcare and benefits access in rural areas. Topics included community care, female veteran care, mental health, mobile health care, and more. Click here for more info: bit.ly/3U3FVM5

Air Force officer becomes first active-duty servicemember crowned as Miss America trib.al/3A48esE

Oye…

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This week's Nimitz Report highlights: - Thousands of Navy Veterans exposed to cancer-causing radiation - DOL allocates $12M for the new Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) - Former Green Beret running for Congress in NC criticizes Biden & advocates for more veterans

NEWSFLASH: HVAC held a crucial hearing on the future of data privacy and AI at the VA. Witnesses emphasized the VA's commitment to responsible AI use & safeguarding veterans' data privacy. Ms. Tews of AEI urged for ethical AI to boost veterans' healthcare, proposing annual audits

Who's coming with me to Florida for Turkey Day 24?

Thanks to Rachel Looker for the opportunity to discuss the reality of working through the tough challenges facing VA leaders. VA Secretary Doug Collins deserves kudos. It’s possibly the hardest job in DC.

Aleksey Navalny was a fearless advocate for his beliefs who died unbroken by the tyranny he opposed. He fought corruption, inspired millions and never wavered in his insistence on free expression, the rule of law, and a Russia that is accountable to the people and not a dictator.

This week's Nimitz Report highlights: - VA Secretary McDonough announces all toxic-exposed veterans will receive direct access to VA health care. - Congressman Rosendale advocates for safeguarding medical spaces for female veterans at VA facilities. - Partial government shutdown

This week’s Nimitz Report Highlights: - Registration is now open for the 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games. - The VA's Veterans Legacy Program seeks new proposals. - Supreme Court rules: Only Congress can bar presidential candidates from the ballot. Read more for free:

Going to be a great night!