(Getty Images) VA fails watchdog FISMA audit on IT security, but agency disagrees An independent review found the department was deficient in seven areas. The agency said many of the recommended actions are already underway. Jul 28, 2026 By K. Sophie Will
(Photo Illustration by Timon Schneider/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) VA’s AI use to fix disability claims backlog sparks concerns from Congress, watchdogs With 80% of its pending claims stuck in an evidence gathering phase, a congressional subcommittee wonders if there are enough humans left at the agency to stay… Jul 15, 2026 By K. Sophie Will