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U.S. House Approves Historic Expansion of Veterans Benefits to Address Modern Care Costs

Washington, Friday, 22 May 2026.
The U.S. House passed a landmark bill updating veteran benefits for the first time since 1993, impacting 500,000 Americans and signaling a significant shift in federal healthcare spending.

Senate Ruling Blocks White House Ballroom Funding as Costs Surge to $1.4 Billion

Washington, D.C., Monday, 18 May 2026.
A recent Senate ruling blocked a $1 billion public funding proposal for the White House ballroom, revealing total project costs have skyrocketed 700% to a staggering $1.4 billion.