January filing window gives veterans an edge on benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed well over 2 million disability claims in 2025, cutting wait times and shrinking the backlog to its lowest level in nearly two years. Veteran advocates say January is one of the best times to file or lock in benefits.

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Jan 2, 2026

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Maduro to appear in U.S. court on narco-terrorism charges

U.S. forces have captured deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and scheduled his court appearance in a New York courtroom on Monday. forces, setting the stage for a legal battle over immunity, jurisdiction and sweeping narco-terrorism charges.

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Jan 5, 2026

January filing window gives veterans an edge on benefits

Benefits

Jan 2, 2026

Congress Quietly Overhauls Military, VA Benefits for 2025

In 2025, the U.S. Congress passed a sweeping set of laws that fundamentally reshaped military service and veterans’ benefits. The changes, enacted with little public debate, affect disability pay, education benefits, housing protections, and troop transitions, with impacts rolling out through 2026.

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Dec 30, 2025

Turkey, Rations and Hope: Christmas at War for U.S. Troops in WWII

Despite brutal combat and strict rationing, U.S. troops in World War II found ways to preserve Christmas dinner. From Pacific islands to Europe’s frozen front lines, military cooks and supply units delivered turkey, small comforts and a brief sense of home amid war.

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